Abstract: A method of problem analysis within an organization having one or more production levels is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. Each of the practices is associated with at least one metric for performance measurement. The method also includes displaying each metric at a display at one of the production levels. The method also includes enabling a meeting between two or more organization personnel concerning at least one metric. The meeting is to identify a problem associated with the at least one metric.

Abstract: A method of enabling improvement in the production of products in an organization having at least one production practice is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. Each of the practices is associated with at least one metric for performance measurement. The method also includes identifying a current state of a production practice. The production practice includes at least a portion of at least one of the practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. The method also includes mapping the current state of the production practice. The mapping identifies wastes within the production practice. The method also includes mapping a future state of the production practice.

Abstract: A method of continuous improvement in the production of products within an organization is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. Each of the practices is associated with one or more metrics for performance measurement. The method also includes receiving an input from at least one member of the organization. The input includes a proposal to change at least one portion of the organization's operation. The method also includes determining whether a change will be formulated in response to the proposal to change.

Abstract: A method of achieving improvement in the production of products in an organization is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. The method also includes developing a project plan for improving a work area. The work area includes at least a portion of at least one of the practices. The method also includes developing one or more solutions for improving the work area. The one or more solutions are based on a desired future state of the work area.