ABSTRACT
Now that you have established a picture of the current state and determined lean metrics, the next step is to tap the creativity of the workforce and the core implementation team to design the future state. Part of this process involves identifying the lean tools-such as cell design and finished-goods supermarkets-and the improvement methods-such as 5S and quick changeover-that will help ensure you can meet quality and delivery requirements. Your future-state map will show where these tools are to be used.
