Meggy, age 8, and her father conducted a "Turbo Kaizen Blitz" to improve the organization and efficiency of Meggy's bedroom. They applied 5S methodology to sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain the space. This included decluttering, designating spaces for different items, cleaning, labeling storage, and establishing a visual system. The results were increased play space, improved airflow and accessibility, and a cleaner environment where Meggy could more easily find her toys and clothes. Meggy and her father identified further initiatives like labeling cabinets and sorting drawers to continue optimizing the bedroom space.

1. You’re Never Too “Young” To Go Lean
Kaizen “Turbo” Blitz in Your Home ?
Let’s See !!

2. Summary: Meggy’s Bedroom
5-S & Layout
“Turbo” Kaizen Blitz
Location: 288 Poneida Road
West St. Paul
Date & Time: January 20, 2007
1 PM – 4:30 PM

3. Meggy’s Bedroom
“Turbo” Kaizen Blitz
The word “Kaizen” means Continuous Improvement
The word “Blitz” means Lightning Fast

4. Meggy’s Kaizen Team
Meggy – Poo
“Age 8”
Daddy
“Age 32”
(Ya - right?)

5. The Project - Meggy’s Bedroom

6. ENTER

7. IF YOU DARE !!!!!!
Undies??
Pee-eww!
???
Socks!!
I think
Something
Just
Moved

8. 1. Improve Safety for all Pip Squeaks and Stuffed
Animals
1. Improve Cleanliness and Odor by locating Hidden
Gems like socks and undies from under bed
2. Increase Play Space through Kaizen or Continuous
Improvement (5-S)
3. Have Fun !!!
Primary Objectives:

9. 1. Increase Play Time Activity Efficiency by 50% (PTAE)
2. Increase Animal Storage and Floor Space for
Somersaults
3. Decrease Travel Time between Games – allowing Multi-
Game application
4. Improve Overall Process Flow throughout Bedroom Area
Bedroom Operations Objectives:

10. What Does 50% Mean to Increased Playtime?
0
5
10
15
20
TARGET
15 Games /
Activities
an evening
1820
More
Games /
Activities
per Year
10
Games
/Activities
an Evening
=
35
More Games /
Activities
per Week
5
More Games / Activities
per Day
X
CURRENT

11. Step #1 “Preliminary Planning Session”
• Discuss Strategy and Agree on a Plan • Secure Team Consensus
• Brainstorm Initial Ideas
•Plan it out
•REST UP for the Big Day
ZZZZ – my
butt sure is
itchy!!!
ZZZZ
HMM-
What
to
do???

12. Step #2
“Get Organized -5-S Area”

13. Sort
Go through Play areas and
remove non required
materials (desks, bottles,
papers, garbage, etc.)

14. Stabilize
(Set in Order)
•Go through items that
“ONLY” need to come
back into room

15. Shine
• Clean , Clean ,
Clean
Before After

16. Standardize
• Label and Organize Products like CD’s, crafts,
tapes and beads
• Find location best
suited for equipment
(TV’s, Drawer units)

17. Sustain
• Implement Visual Audit System
Simply
Take
a Look0 00 0
vs. Actual !!
Audit !

18. Step #3
Value Graphing our Process
• “Don’t Do’s”
• “Strategic”
• “Gems
• “Quick Hits”
• Classify the issues/opportunities by identifying

19. Step #4
“Actual Event”
• Work as a Team to Implement all ideas together – two
heads are better then one

20. Step #5
“Cause and Effect Analysis
• Project Presentation of the “BEFORE” and “AFTER” condition including the Benefits gained from each of the Initiatives.

21. Floor Area
BENEFITS : Yes – there is carpet
under all that stuff- “feels good on the
feet”
Clothes and toys in the main walk
way, what’s clean and what’s dirty ?
“Mom will wash it either way!”

22. Space Utilization and Safety
Concerns
BENEFITS : No more TV or bulky
Drawer in the way of the door –
improved Play Space and Flexibility
Blocked Doorway - too
much stuff and a potential
safety concern

23. Flow and Visual Opportunities
BENEFITS : Better Flow and Visuals
makes for A HAPPY CAMPER
No Flow or Visual
understanding of what is
where and why?
Help
I’m Lost
My Own
Chair

24. Sleeping Area
Where’s the bed ?????? BENEFITS : There it is and you can
actually use it to sleep on

25. Desk Layout and Organization
Under utilized space due location in
room and stuff on desk
BENEFITS : Desk is in an easier place
to maintain, keep clean and functional –
still needs some work!!

26. Closet Area
Unfinished look, floor space not being
utilized, objects not marked.
BENEFITS : cleaner, brighter
atmosphere, better use of floor space
with drawer in closet
Better Space
Utilization
and
Poka Yoke

27. Space Reduction
Under utilized space due to
disorganization – no play area
BENEFITS : Room for Play Area with
Improved storage System .

28. Hallway Staging Area
Fill Hallway with unwanted or not
properly stored things that were in
room
BENEFITS : Go through Items one by
one to determine “Keep, Store or Toss”
Result

29. Too much Stuff !!!
Stuff everywhere !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BENEFITS : 5 Bags of Old Toys, 1
table and 2 Bags of Garbage

30. Participant / Owner Mind Set
Frustrated and Not Too Happy
Looking
Happier and Much Calmer
GOOD TO GO !!!!

31. Step #6
Initiatives / Post Blitz List - Continuous
Meggy
Meggy
Meggy
Meggy
Daddy
Meggy
Meggy and Daddy
1. Label all cabinets.
2. Clean and sort desk area.
3. Go through closet cloths.
4. Go through drawers cloths.
5. Clean off top of closet shelf
6. Vacuum Room
7. Clean up top shelves around room

32. Managing the “Left Over” Initiatives
 Prioritize by Added Value – Identify a Fair Allowance
Value Graph Chart
Total Productive Allowance
Chart

33. What this means if we are successful ?
• Improved playing capacities & efficiencies through
improved Flow
• Increased space allowing for full hand to hand combat with
Dad

34. Savings in Progress
• Shelf Space Savings (TBD)
• Floor Space Savings of 22 sq. ft. or 20% of Area
• Improved Flow and Travel Time between Games / Toys
(75% more efficient)

35. Bottom Line !!!!!
• Cleaner & more organized Bedroom
• Higher efficiencies & reduced play “down time”
• Meet & exceed Parents demands.

36. Last Step
 Step #7 – Reap Your Rewards !!!!

37. Time to party after a hard days Blitz!
MMMM –
Tastes
Good !!!
No Pip Squeaks or Stuffed Animals where endangered in the making of this Power Point!