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Toyota Production System (TPS) house
From the course: Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Toyota Production System (TPS) house
- Remember how we just stated respect for every individual and leading with humility? That's where Toyota and the House of Lean come in. The House of Lean is a useful tool that can help you understand the order in which lean should be implemented. This tool originated from the Toyota model and Toyota Production System. A house is used, because it illustrates how to build a structure that will support itself. The foundation comes first, and the walls must be built before the roof can be put on. At the foundation of the house comes the creation of stable processes and an organized work environment. The two pillars focus on making reliably and consistently what the customer expects, as well as ensuring defects aren't passed on across processes. In the middle of the house or the interior is the creation of empowered teams. The roof represents the outcomes of these tools through improved delivery, quality, lead times, and profitability. Some of the terms I described will be familiar to you…
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