Lean Organisation Techniques Level 1 Unit 1

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Section 1: A lean environment [LO1] This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 1: Understand the concept of a lean environment. Learning objective Place in Assessment 1.1 Explain the principles of lean organisation techniques Question 1 Page 1, 2 1.2 Explain the benefits of a lean environment Question 2 Page 2 1. What are the principles of lean organisation techniques? Name and describe the 5 main principles below. [1.1] Principle 1: Value for customers Value is what an end customer perceives as the quality of service/goods received. It may be viewed as receiving a service/good as described, at good cost value or exceeding expectations. Principle 2: Identify the steps of a process chain The process chain is the sequence of processes/procedures that represent the flow of activities and processes of how value for the customer is delivered. This step is the identification of those activities. Principle 3: Making processes flow through eliminating waste Following the identification of activities required, the challenge is to minimise or remove waste (overproduction, defects, motion, transport etc) – The when, where and how these steps can be moved, minimised or eliminated. Principle 4: Respond to Customer demand Ensure you know exactly what the customer required and when they want it – you know the specifications, expectations and legal requirements BEFORE you begin the process of delivering the product. Principle 5: Perfection through continual improvement Continuous improvement is the process and techniques of looking at improving efficiency and eliminating/minimizing waste throughout the

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