Lean @ DMPS Emma Knapp Continuous Improvement Coordinator Check out our Continuous Improvement (Lean) @DMPS Staff Resource Center page
What is Continuous Improvement? A time-tested set of tools, an organizational desire, to understand solve problems within systems and processes, by engaging staff to improve productivity, quality, staff morale, and customer service.
Principles of Continuous Improvement • Engage the people who work in the process to improve the process • Focus on creating value from the customer’s perspective • Bring measurable and sustained improvement
The 5 “Ss” 1. Sort 2. Set in Order 3. Shine 4. Standardize 5. Sustain SET IN ORDER
Why do it? • Eliminate wastes that result from finding things • Gain control on equipment, material, and inventory • Apply control techniques to sustain orderliness
5 S EXERCISE #1
1. Sort • Distinguish between necessary and unnecessary items and information – Is it useful? – How often is it needed? – What quantity is needed?
Sort: DMPS Print Shop Before After
5 S EXERCISE #2
2. Set in Order • Organize • A specific place for everything • Accessibility • Procedures to find, return and replenish items
Set in Order Labeled and organized
3. Shine • Clean from top to bottom • Taking preventative measures for ongoing cleanliness
5 S EXERCISE #3
4. Standardize • Makes “Sort, ” “Set in order” and “Shine” habitual • Commitment from students and you! • Incorporate 5 S into the regular routine
Standardized Classroom
5. Sustain • Effective, ongoing application of 5 S in order to improve classroom performance • Maintaining a commitment to 5 S • Sustaining improvements is the most difficult part
5 S EXERCISE #4
The Added 6 th S: Safety • Check classroom for safety concerns and issues • Walkways clear • Labeled dangers
Electronic 5 S • One drive • @DMPS • Email
DMPS 5 S: Before
DMPS 5 S: After
5 S Summary • Video
Activity • Plan for 5 S: Design ideal classroom – http: //classroom. 4 teachers. org/ – http: //teacher. scholastic. com/tools/class_setu p/ • 5 S your electronic files or email