Lean Assessment

Self-Assessment for the Growing Enterprise (SAGE)

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Lean Tools for Lean Times

Discover, discuss and create shared understanding of the results with this enterprise-level polished tool that will save you money! The Lean Assessment provides a thorough and objective assessment of current business practices and circumstances using this Do-It-Yourself Tool for Business Improvement. View Sample pages to learn more!

With prudent use, a team of colleagues can conduct a meaningful, insightful self-assessment of their business operation from a Lean perspective. Use to identify areas of relative strength and weakness, and even quantify their performance. The Lean Assessment focuses on areas of greatest importance and opportunity for improvement; promoting discovery, discussion and encouraging objective views from personnel.

The assessment process can easily be conducted locally, remotely, or in combination. No server or Web connection is necessary (except for transmission of files back and forth). In addition to the quantitative and objective findings that emerge, use of the product strongly promotes essential discovery, discussion, communication, and shared understanding — crucial to an organization looking to maximize performance and optimize resources.

Developed For:

• Leadership and improvement teams charged with reducing waste and maximizing improvement results
• Third-party Lean Six Sigma (LSS) professional consultants looking for a comprehensive and structured framework for conducting fee-based Lean assessments for their clients
• Trainers who can benefit from a detailed presentation of the issues and considerations central to determining healthy Lean performance

Overview:

All questions and issues are contained in one file, with 20 uniquely-named copies provided for later integration and analysis. Blank template files can be distributed easily via email, and the completed response files re-collected similarly.

The main DataAnalyzer file assimilates all responses (as desired by the Administrator). It performs all calculations, generates all charts, and presents results of analysis and interpretation all within the single main file.

Why Purchase:

For only $299, SAGE™ provides insight and analysis comparable to what is typically included in a 1/2-day to 2-day ($3,000+) client engagement for conducting a Lean Assessment. It can be used at the convenience of the customer, with no outside expertise necessary. Later, if desired, the process can be repeated and refined. The product is based upon long-established considerations and principles of Lean, as applicable not only to manufacturing but other business operations as well. It draws upon years of professional expertise in analyzing and interpreting results, fostering essential discussion and communication - vital for reaching shared understanding of circumstances and priorities.

Includes:

92 total questions
12 category worksheets to respond to
4 steps
20 total team members may participate
DataAnalyzer for administrator to analyze charts and review with team

Note to user: In DataAnalyzer file, enter BPEX-LSA-XLS(plus order number found on receipt)