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Our rapid cycle change initiatives(Kaizen), known as a STEP event, offer a blended learning and implementation approach with immediate results.  STEP events typically run from 2-4 days, where participants gain new insights into Lean and make implementation changes in parallel. 

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STEP event:

S - Specific area

T - Targeted outcome

E - Employees engaged

P - Performance increased

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Events can include all facets interacting with operations

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◦  Examples:

◦  Reducing Engineering lead times

◦  Shop floor layout for HC reduction

◦  Warehousing

◦  Answering phone calls by the third ring

◦  Gaining capacity on work cell

◦  New product introductions

◦  Accelerated savings to strive for Project Cost Neutrality