Certified Lean Master study sharing (II)

In the previous section, we learnt how to define business case and value stream map of current state, as well as, Kaizen Blitz event in the process selected. During CLM section B course, the most important things that I explored were “Balanced Flow” and “Measurement”.

A game called “Red Bead Experiment” was played, which was originated from Deming. The game demonstrates one of golden rules that system variation (frequently referred to as random variation) is inevitably present in any process, operation or activity.

Where white beads represent goods and red beads represent defects.

Classmate is playing.

I also try the execrise.

After all classmates tried the game, the results were recorded as follows:

Mr. Mike Sheahan (our teacher) brought some interesting snacks from USA for tea time. (Remember the last time Lean Simulation using Lego!)