This principle focuses on maximising value while minimising waste. They identify non-value-adding activities, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency. Key ideas include value streams, flow, pull, TIMWOODS, and perfection., , , , , This technique relies on continuous, incremental improvement involving everyone. It encourages small, regular changes rather than large overhauls. Employees identify issues, suggest improvements, and implement solutions collaboratively., , , , , This is a data-driven methodology that reduces variation and defects in processes. It uses structured approaches like DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)., , , , , A 4-step cycle used to improve processes systematically. Plan: Identify a problem and propose a change. Do: Tests change on a small scale. Check: Reviews results against expectations. Act: Standardise successful changes or adjusts and repeat., , , , , A workplace organisation method that improves efficiency and safety. Sort: Remove unneeded items. Set in order: Arrange tools for easy access. Shine: Clean the workspace. Standardise: Remain consistent. Sustain: Maintain improvement, , , , , A simple root cause analysis tool that asks why repeatedly, to uncover the underlying cause of a problem., , , , , This technique focuses on the barriers that should have prevented errors from occurring. It could be that the barriers themselves failed, or a lack of communication as to how to utilize the barriers effectively., , , , , This technique is generally used to address problems after they have happened and works by recognising a few key factors – The initial event, Logic gates, Deeper Analysis, Basic Failures and External or Undetermined Events. It can also be used as a preventative measure in high-risk industries such as aerospace, , , , , This technique allows us to explore multiple causes and effects to a problem, rather than just identify the most obvious.The causes are generally grouped under the 6 ‘m’s – Machine, Method, Material, Mother nature, Manpower and Measurement., , , , .

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