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LEAN Self assessment

Implementing a Lean Self-Assessment brings exceptional value to any business. This assessment is not just a checklist; it is an experience that yields profound insights into the current state of your Lean journey.

This tool enables companies to clearly map their strengths and weaknesses. The resulting analysis provides an excellent roadmap for external consultants and firms hired to drive your Lean manufacturing transition.

The assessment analyzes 8 Lean principles divided into six levels, and can be tailored to a specific product, production cell, or area. To ensure accuracy, the process requires input from executive leadership, middle management, technicians, and operators. Crucially, before kick-off, a clear overview of the analyzed product or area must be presented to all team members involved.

Areas covered by the Lean Assessment:

  • The "TPM" Principle: Implementation, visualization, and operational effectiveness of Total Productive Maintenance.

  • The "Just in Time" Principle: Production planning, inventory management (finished goods, semi-finished products, purchased parts), internal logistics, and overall material flow.

  • The "Zero Defect" (Built-in Quality) Principle: Error prevention before and during SOP (Start of Production), defect detection on the shop floor, defect resolution management, 5S, and visual management.

  • The "Process Orientation" Principle: Production management post-SOP, process definition and compliance, supply chain management, and focusing on internal and external customer perspectives.

  • The "Standardization" Principle: Equipment standardization capabilities and machinery flexibility.

  • The "Respect" Principle: Employee qualifications, workforce flexibility, teamwork, leadership, goal-setting, and performance management.

  • The "Continuous Improvement" (Kaizen) Principle: Process optimization, suggestion system management, innovation, and investments.

  • The "Occupational Health, Safety & Environment" (HSE) Principle: Ergonomics, preventive health protection, and energy efficiency.

Please note: This self-assessment tool does not define specific corrective actions; it strictly identifies areas of opportunity for potential improvement.