How well your priorities and performance metrics are shared and made actionable across the team. (check all that apply)
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We have clearly defined priorities for our operations.
Production metrics are visible on the shop floor (digital or physical boards).
Everyone knows what success looks like each day or shift.
Visual tools (dashboards, hour-by-hour boards) are used to track real-time progress.
Data used in our meetings reflects what’s happening now, not just last week.
How easily frontline workers can identify problems—and take action without waiting on leadership. (check all that apply)
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Operators can suggest and implement improvements regularly.
Frontline teams are responsible for tracking and owning their key metrics.
Teams have tools to log issues, track progress, and close the loop.
Leaders provide coaching—not just oversight—to help solve problems.
Employees feel a sense of ownership over the quality and efficiency of their work.
How leadership models and reinforces lean values. (check all that apply)
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Leaders consistently reinforce lean behaviors (5S, standard work, CI).
Supervisors and managers use data to guide coaching conversations.
Cross-functional alignment exists between IT, CI, and manufacturing.
Wins and improvements are recognized and celebrated.
There is a clear strategy for lean and CI that leadership communicates.
How well lean processes are standardized, yet flexible enough to adapt. (check all that apply)
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Core processes like audits, maintenance, and CI events follow standardized workflows.
Digital tools are used to reduce paper and improve consistency.
Processes can be quickly adjusted when priorities shift.
Team members know where to find the latest versions of SOPs and checklists.
Tools used across departments are consistent (not disconnected apps or spreadsheets).
How technology supports and accelerates lean behaviors. (check all that apply)
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We use digital tools to capture data directly on the shop floor.
Real-time alerts or escalations trigger immediate follow-up.
CI tools (A3s, audits, non-conformance) are tracked in a single system.
Mobile access allows for flexible data entry at the point of use.
Teams trust the data they see and use it to make decisions daily.