A Systems View Across Time and Space
Table 1 Listing and dividing keys by five main categories (Deloitte 2004a, 2004b)
From: Targeting sustainable competitiveness in Croatia by implementation of “20 Keys” methodology
Category | Aim | 20 Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|
M | Energizing workplace | 1 | Cleaning and organizing to facilitate work |
2 | System rationalization/goal alignment | ||
3 | Small group activities | ||
10 | Workplace discipline | ||
Q | Improving quality | 7 | Zero monitor manufacturing/production |
9 | Machinery and equipment maintenance | ||
11 | Quality assurance | ||
12 | Suppliers’ development | ||
15 | Skill versatility and cross training | ||
C | Cost reduction | 13 | Eliminating waste |
14 | Empowering employees to make improvements | ||
6 | Kaizen of operations | ||
17 | Efficiency control | ||
19 | Conserving energy and materials | ||
D | Enhancing the flow of the process/stock reduction/faster delivery | 5 | Quick changeover technology |
4 | Reducing work-in-process (WIP) | ||
16 | Production scheduling | ||
8 | Coupled manufacturing/production | ||
T | Technology development | 18 | Using information systems |
20 | Leading technology/site technology | ||