E130: The Importance of Process Logs in Problem Solving

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Brion Hurley discusses the significance of Process Logs in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

In this podcast, I share details about a tool that I call "Process Log" but maybe you've heard it called something else. It's an approach to documenting changes, observations and other activities that happen in a work area on a daily basis, so you can reference them in the future. I also recommended checking out the Root Cause Analysis course, where you can learn about the 6 M's You can sign up for the course at https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/advanced-root-cause-analysis/ ⁠ Learn more about BPI Lean Six Sigma Ecosystem is now live! Visit ⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs 7 Continuous Improvement Best Practices: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mail.biz-pi.com/lss-best-practices-funnel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need help in your organization, or want to discuss your current work situation? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's talk! Schedule a free support call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Sponsor: Creative Safety Supply is a great resource for free guides, infographics, and continuous improvement tools. I recommend starting with their 5S guide. It includes breakdowns of the five pillars…

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Host: Brion Hurley

Topics covered

• Process Logs
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Documentation

Keywords

• Process Log
• problem solving
• documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• continuous improvement
• 5S

Sponsors

Creative Safety Supply

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BPI Lean Six Sigma Ecosystem, leansixsigmaecosystem.com, mail.biz-pi.com, creativesafetysupply.com

Products: Root Cause Analysis course, 5S guide

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