4. The Mission and Vision statements can give a team an iden(ty. They help the team
understand what is expected of them, and let others know what the team is capable of doing.
They help to get people on the same page and pulling in the same direc(on
Here is a sample Mission Statement that could apply to a Supply Chain team. In one
sentence you get a clear sense of what the team’s purpose is:
tac(cally “error‐free orders and all that it takes to achieve that”, and
strategically “to improve your compe((ve advantage through superior customer
service”.
You can also have revenue enhancement, cost reduc(on, or improved profitability as strategic
objec(ves.
“zero waste” can have meaning on different levels:
‐ It’s the goal of Lean Manufacturing,
‐ but it also can relate to the quality of your raw materials and finished products,
‐ the effec(veness of your inventory management rela(ve to shelf life,
‐ it can relate to the environmental sustainability programs of your suppliers.
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9. 6S Kaizen events a.k.a. “5S+1” uses the five principles of 5S plus Safety and are fun,
teambuilding events, and empower teams to set up and control their workspace, and
can be done over a weekend.
Safety (create a safe workplace)
Sort (keep only what’s needed, eliminate the rest)
Set in order (organize)
Shine (clean and inspect)
Standardize (make consistent)
Sustain (keep it up)
Benefits are improved productivity, housekeeping, safety, morale
6S Kaizen events can be one-time events, but are part of the continuous
improvement workstream (Kaizen means “improvement”). Customer-focused
projects are rewarding by enhancing revenue or competitive advantage. You can also
have cost reduction projects. If you have a culture of using TLS (TOC + Lean + Six
Sigma), it is excellent for project selection and execution.
You want to create opportunities for small wins and have fun . Keep it going. Your
team will get to the “high performance zone.”
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