Our Methodology & Tools

Intention – LEAN Operation & Project for all industries
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cLEAN: LEAN Operations to train problem solving competences

  • 5S (Basic workplace organization)
  • Focus on value stream analysis
  • Continuous improvement (Kaizen)
  • Standardization & visual management for efficiency
  • Empowerment of frontline employees
  • Just-in-time (JIT) & PULL production (Produce what customer needs, i.e. NOT for productivity gains)
PDCA Cycle

ciDA: LEAN/AGILE Project Management to benefit from problem solving competences

  • Workflows derived from LEAN principles: iterative planning, continuous learning, transparency, empowerment, cross functional flows
  • Overall solution & mission orientation: Milestone management, risk assessment, prioritization
  • Organisation: servant leadership to foster autonomous and empowered teams
  • Delivery: Timely and continuous (incremental)
Decide Flow
Main improvement – LEAN methods
Operations with low maturity levels often had a bad initial experiences with their 1st LEAN introductions. (considering it a „fashion“ or „hype“ without a true purpose and benefit)
Aspect Bad LEAN = burn-out of organizations & (human) resources Good LEAN = cLEAN
Main improvement – LEAN results as a journey

What to expect from cLEAN:

  • Process optimization
  • Organization development
  • A process orientatied maturity model
  • Find bottlenecks and unleash hidden strengths
  • Immaterial values take lead over material indicators
  • Learning arises from change

Remark: cLEAN needs

  • commitment by top management
  • also to be rolled out in administrative areas
  • agreement with employee representatives
Gear Model
Main improvement – examples Steel industry
Area Before LEAN After LEAN
Main innovation – Project Management frameworks
Frameworks Chart

Project Practices – Resource utilization over time

Practices Chart
Process in short cycle = „Shuttle Bars“

We transform Bottom-Up:

  • Listening to needs and interest
  • Systematic involvement of all PARTNERS: Participation and co-determination
  • Bottom-Up does only fails briefly („fail fast and soft“) and creates learning and adaptation
Shuttle Cycle
Exemplary Approach
Roadmap
Methodology Matrix
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