Operational Excellence

Pathway to Excellence Timeline for GP's Robust Approach

Define Opportunities

• Assess Performance
  • Levels of Achievement
  • Quick Assessment
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Opportunity Analysis
  • Change Readiness
• Benchmark Best in Class
  • Benchmarking Process
  • Study Missions

Set Priorities and Develop Leadership

• Align Leadership
• Develop the Company’s Business System
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Quantum-Leap Management
  • Daily Management
  • Production System
• Manage Change
• Coach and Develop Leadership

Mobilize the Organization

• Establish an Improvement Office
  • Executive Sponsors
  • Champions
  • Rapid Improvement Leaders
  • Master Black Belts, Black Belts, Green Belts
  • Lean Deployment Experts
• Practice Rapid Improvement™ (Kaizen)
• Communicate to Employees
• Focus on the Front Line

Improve and Standardize

Implement Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, Equipment Reliability

Strive for Excellence

• Business-Wide Transformation
• Adjust and Improve the Management System and Operating System
• Optimize the Value Stream