Lean For The Office: Creating The Perfect Day
Lean Principles & Tools DVD VIDEO EDUCATIONAL workflow improvement productivity!
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LEAN PRINCIPLES & TOOLS
Originally developed as a manufacturing philosophy focused on eliminating waste and improving efficiency on the production line, Lean principles have evolved far beyond their industrial roots. Today, these methodologies are increasingly applied across a wide spectrum of business functions. Whether you work in human resources, purchasing, order entry, customer service, research and development, or accounting, Lean tools can dramatically enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your administrative tasks. By adopting Lean approaches, you can identify hidden inefficiencies, reduce unnecessary steps, and create smoother, more streamlined workflows.
This video presentation makes it clear that inefficiencies are just as prevalent in administrative and office environments as they are on the factory floor. Unlike traditional views that separate "production" activities from "support" or "back-office" tasks, Lean recognizes all processes as value streams. This mindset encourages teams to critically observe processes, challenge the status quo, and generate innovative solutions that cut down on delays, errors, and redundant efforts.
You and your colleagues are empowered to start developing much more streamlined administrative workflows. By participating in this hands-on learning experience, teams can collaboratively identify bottlenecks, eliminate wasteful actions, and implement improvements that lead to faster turnaround times and higher-quality outputs.
Lean concepts, historically employed to optimize manufacturing processes, provide insightful and easily implementable strategies specifically tailored for office environments. These strategies include tools such as:
Value Stream Mapping: A visual mapping technique used to document, analyze, and improve the flow of information and materials required to deliver a product or service.
5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain): A workplace organization method which can be readily adapted to digital and physical office spaces to reduce clutter and increase efficiency.
Kaizen: A philosophy of continuous improvement where small, incremental changes are regularly implemented across workflows.
Standard Work: Documenting current best practices to ensure consistency and reduce variation in how tasks are performed.
Kanban: A scheduling system to visualize work, limit work in progress, and enhance flow for administrative tasks like order entry or customer requests.
This engaging 35-minute video features practical demonstrations of these Lean tools applied directly to common administrative functions. Through clear, relatable examples, the video showcases how a team of facilitators and enthusiastic staff work together to:
Identify wastes such as unnecessary approvals, duplicated efforts, delays caused by waiting for information, and excess paperwork.
Redesign workflows to reduce cycle times and improve process visibility.
Implement solutions that improve accuracy, reduce rework, and increase customer satisfaction.
Foster collaboration and ownership among team members by involving them directly in problem-solving activities.
By the end of the video, viewers gain a solid understanding of how Lean principles can transform administrative operations, supporting your organization's goal of delivering value faster and more efficiently. This modern application of Lean emphasizes that every process matters and continuous improvement is achievable in every department.
Embracing these Lean tools will not only optimize your workflows but also contribute to a culture of operational excellence that encourages innovation, accountability, and teamwork throughout your organization.
Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
Originally developed as a manufacturing philosophy focused on eliminating waste and improving efficiency on the production line, Lean principles have evolved far beyond their industrial roots. Today, these methodologies are increasingly applied across a wide spectrum of business functions. Whether you work in human resources, purchasing, order entry, customer service, research and development, or accounting, Lean tools can dramatically enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your administrative tasks. By adopting Lean approaches, you can identify hidden inefficiencies, reduce unnecessary steps, and create smoother, more streamlined workflows.
This video presentation makes it clear that inefficiencies are just as prevalent in administrative and office environments as they are on the factory floor. Unlike traditional views that separate "production" activities from "support" or "back-office" tasks, Lean recognizes all processes as value streams. This mindset encourages teams to critically observe processes, challenge the status quo, and generate innovative solutions that cut down on delays, errors, and redundant efforts.
You and your colleagues are empowered to start developing much more streamlined administrative workflows. By participating in this hands-on learning experience, teams can collaboratively identify bottlenecks, eliminate wasteful actions, and implement improvements that lead to faster turnaround times and higher-quality outputs.
Lean concepts, historically employed to optimize manufacturing processes, provide insightful and easily implementable strategies specifically tailored for office environments. These strategies include tools such as:
Value Stream Mapping: A visual mapping technique used to document, analyze, and improve the flow of information and materials required to deliver a product or service.
5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain): A workplace organization method which can be readily adapted to digital and physical office spaces to reduce clutter and increase efficiency.
Kaizen: A philosophy of continuous improvement where small, incremental changes are regularly implemented across workflows.
Standard Work: Documenting current best practices to ensure consistency and reduce variation in how tasks are performed.
Kanban: A scheduling system to visualize work, limit work in progress, and enhance flow for administrative tasks like order entry or customer requests.
This engaging 35-minute video features practical demonstrations of these Lean tools applied directly to common administrative functions. Through clear, relatable examples, the video showcases how a team of facilitators and enthusiastic staff work together to:
Identify wastes such as unnecessary approvals, duplicated efforts, delays caused by waiting for information, and excess paperwork.
Redesign workflows to reduce cycle times and improve process visibility.
Implement solutions that improve accuracy, reduce rework, and increase customer satisfaction.
Foster collaboration and ownership among team members by involving them directly in problem-solving activities.
By the end of the video, viewers gain a solid understanding of how Lean principles can transform administrative operations, supporting your organization's goal of delivering value faster and more efficiently. This modern application of Lean emphasizes that every process matters and continuous improvement is achievable in every department.
Embracing these Lean tools will not only optimize your workflows but also contribute to a culture of operational excellence that encourages innovation, accountability, and teamwork throughout your organization.
Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
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Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
