1. Base decisions on a long-term philosophy, even to the detriment of short term financial targets. | 2. Utilization of pull systems (flow triggered only by client orders) to avoid excess production. |
3. Organization of single piece flow processes to identify problems. | 4. Production smoothing. |
5. Creation of a culture of immediate quality problem solving at first try. | 6. Standardization of tasks as the basis of continuous improvement and employee empowerment. |
7. Utilization of visual control to ensure no problem remains hidden. | 8. Utilization of reliable technologies, tried and tested through time. |
9. Training of managers who know the work perfectly, live the philosophy and teach it to others. | 10. Training of exceptional individuals and teams who apply the philosophy of your enterprise. |
11. Respect for the network of partners and suppliers, by encouraging them and helping them to progress. | 12. Interaction with the field to clearly understand the situation. |
13. Consensual decision-making by taking the time necessary, by examining all the options in detail, followed by rapid application of the decisions. | 14. Systematic reflection and continuous improvement. |