QRM Business Process Optimization New Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

Dive into the design and implementation of Quick Response Office Cells (Q-ROCs) to optimize office operations for high-mix, low-volume, or custom-engineered products. Discover advanced strategies to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, integrate QRM principles, and redesign workflows for improved performance. With hands-on exercises, simulations, and case studies, gain actionable insights to reduce lead times and boost competitiveness.

• Professionals focused on business process improvement and operational efficiency in support areas like quoting, design, and order processing.
• Leaders in purchasing, supply chain, HR, and engineering aiming to improve workflows and reduce lead times in non-production environments.
• Organizational leaders and team managers seeking to streamline operations and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.

Day 1: Introduction to QRM and Office Cells

• Overview of QRM fundamentals and how they apply to office environments.
• Understanding the Four Core Principles of QRM and their impact on office operations.
• Importance of office cells as part of the QRM strategy.

Advanced Office Cell Design

• Design Principles: Incorporate system dynamics and process redesign techniques to optimize office workflows.
• Reducing Hand-offs: Techniques to minimize interruptions, redundancies, and rework within office operations.
• Simulations and Exercises: Use interactive exercises to design a sample office cell layout, including resource allocation and workflow mapping.

Financial Justification of Office Cells

• Calculating the ROI of office cell implementation: costs versus benefits analysis.
• Understanding non-financial benefits such as employee engagement and improved customer satisfaction.

Real-World Case Studies of Office Cell Implementation

• Examination of case studies showing successful office cell implementations in various industries.
• Lessons learned and best practices from companies that have reduced lead times and improved process efficiency.
• Group discussion on how to apply insights from case studies to participants’ own office environments.

Day 2: Implementation, Tools, and Overcoming Challenges

Cross-Training and Empowering Office Teams

• The importance of cross-training to build flexible, multi-skilled office teams.
• Strategies to foster a culture of ownership and accountability within office cells.
• Group activities focused on designing cross-training plans and role rotations to enhance team dynamics.

Implementing Quick Response Office Cells (Q-ROCs)

• Step-by-step roadmap for Q-ROC implementation tailored to different organizational sizes and complexities.
• Workshop session: Participants create action plans for Q-ROC implementation in their companies.

Advanced Tools and Techniques from Other QRM Applications

• Integrating POLCA for Office Operations: Leveraging the visual card-based system to manage flow and prevent backlogs in office environments.
• Utilizing Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) in Office Settings: Applying MCT Mapping to identify and eliminate time sinks in office processes.

Continuous Improvement and Business Process Redesign

• Tools for ongoing improvement: incorporating Kaizen and other QRM-driven methodologies into office cells.
• Managing shared resources and cross-departmental coordination to enhance process flow and responsiveness.

Overcoming Common Challenges in Office Cell Implementation

• Addressing resistance to change: strategies to engage staff and gain buy-in.
• Case studies on overcoming obstacles, including lack of process ownership, inadequate data flow, and misaligned performance metrics.

Workshop and Group Discussion: Customizing Solutions

• Group exercises where participants apply what they’ve learned to customize solutions for their specific office challenges.
• Peer feedback and expert guidance on implementation strategies.

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

• Recap of key learnings and action items.
• Q&A session to address specific participant questions and challenges.