AST is the method of choice for organizations who implement Lean practices.

1. AST and Lean Management
The Lean Management Pyramid is PHILOSOPHY
predicated on four elements: _______________________________________________________
Long-term thinking – long term success
Philosophy Based upon thorough study and analysis of current experts
Process Consideration of the entire company culture
People and relationships
Problem solving PROCESS
_______________________________________________________
AST is constructed on a strong Plan – Do – Check – Act represented by the three P’s:
philosophy based upon years of - Prioritize (Muda is removed), Process, Plan
research and analysis of the greatest
business minds of our time combined JIT – Just In Time system
with practical knowledge of the inner Dashboard – continually updated (Kaizen)
No binge and purge
workings of Microsoft Outlook. Batching system
This philosophy is then applied to a
simple 2-step process; a process that PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS
has the strengthening of personal _______________________________________________________
relationships and clarity of A well-managed inbox adds value for the customer
communication between people as its A clear overview helps us to focus on the customer
goal. Control over the inbox
- Stress-free relationship with the customer
- Superior level of communication
AST’s Problem solving methodology
is the glue that brings it all together; a
pragmatic and clearly defined process
PROBLEM SOLVING
whereby the psychological fear of _______________________________________________________
“discipline” is transcended by a All mails are prioritized ensuring JIT
synergistic work-flow pattern. Anxiety Distractions (Muda) removed
and frustration dissipate and the mind Clear sight of challenges
is able to do what it does best – Next Actions notated on mails in inbox removes reduncancies (Muri)
create.
Problem
solving
People
Process
Philosophy
The Lean Pyramid
©2004 Jeffrey K. Liker, The Toyota Way
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