Time frame for weekly team meetings are decided. Responsibilities and authority of team is decided. Workshop format for team is decided upon. Development of analysis tools with team Problem solving tools are introduced to the team as a way of analyzing an area of concern. Analysis of major area of concern Team meets to become familiar with the project.
Team begins to investigate the major areas of concerns as determined by the manufacturer.
In the event that the manufacturer expresses no specific concern, the team will begin the process of reviewing the overall manufacturing process with the intent of identifying specific areas of concern. Systematic appraisal of selected area of concern by team. Gathering the data and necessary information. Analysis of data by team. Development of strategy for improving selected problem area.