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I have a two-part question. First, I would like some opinions regarding the relative ease of implementing the Shainin System (SS) in an organization where formal problem solving is relatively new – this in the context of A3 and Six Sigma. Also, does SS deal with the bigger picture of managing/prioritization of projects as does Six Sigma, or is it simply a method applied to a problem.
FYI - We have people within the company trained in Six Sigma Methodology, but are without experience, formality (dashboards), dedicated BB resources, or infrastructure for directing/managing/ formal Six Sigma projects – we do use some of the tools however. On the other end of the complexity scale, we have begun using A3 problem solving, using a team approach. I am happy with the results so far for “mid-level” complexity problems. However some our more involved problems we are now asked to work on have to do with improving the RTY on key value streams – these consist of 20+ process steps. Such a project likely has many facets and consequently seems too unwieldy for an A3. If you feel strongly otherwise, please discuss.
The second part of my question actually hinges on the first, but is a request for recommendations for a book to learn about SS. Has anyone reviewed both “World Class Quality” by Bhote and Statistical Engineering by Steiner and Mackay, or have other recommendations?
Thank you.
FYI - We have people within the company trained in Six Sigma Methodology, but are without experience, formality (dashboards), dedicated BB resources, or infrastructure for directing/managing/ formal Six Sigma projects – we do use some of the tools however. On the other end of the complexity scale, we have begun using A3 problem solving, using a team approach. I am happy with the results so far for “mid-level” complexity problems. However some our more involved problems we are now asked to work on have to do with improving the RTY on key value streams – these consist of 20+ process steps. Such a project likely has many facets and consequently seems too unwieldy for an A3. If you feel strongly otherwise, please discuss.
The second part of my question actually hinges on the first, but is a request for recommendations for a book to learn about SS. Has anyone reviewed both “World Class Quality” by Bhote and Statistical Engineering by Steiner and Mackay, or have other recommendations?
Thank you.