Continuous Improvement Toolkit



Work Area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..VM Leader: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. VM Auditor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Signs and markings: / xWayfinding and directional signage exist throughout the workplaceOther signs are placed where necessary (i.e., do not enter and no-smoking)Posters and banners are used to reinforce values and goalsThe boundaries of each work area are clearly defined and markedAll work cells and offices are clearly identifiedVehicle lanes, pedestrian walkways and intersections are markedPipes are color-coded and labeled for their function and directionLabels are used to identify all processes, machines, and equipmentInventory control and 5S:Labels are used to clearly mark storage locations, materials, and productsMinimum and maximum levels are used to clearly indicate stock levelsKanban boards and cards are used to trigger reorderingPhotos to remind people of the standard are posted in the workplaceHealth and safety:Safety equipment and supplies are clearly markedSafety signage, warnings and barriers are provided at the point of needDisconnect switches for every electrical equipment are clearly markedEmergency exit markings and signs are visible and in good conditionMaintenance and standard work:Gauges and dials are labeled and color-coded to simplify readingEvidence of equipment transparency exists (i.e., transparent guarding)Trouble logs and quality control checklists are used at each machineSOPs, instructions, photos, and drawings are used to support standard workSamples of good and bad products and customer returns are displayedProduction and performance:Boards are used to display real-time production status vs. customer needsAndon lights are placed on machines or on production linesLive performance metrics are displayed and regularly updatedBoards are used to communicate the progress of improvement projectsBoards are used to display best practices and lessons learnedBoards are used to facilitate communication between teams and shiftsPeople in the work areas own the visuals and can edit and update themComments: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................
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