5S

Introduction to Lean principles, and how 5S is the foundation to support lean

Overview of the 5S process, with youtube examples where the technique and the ability to "see" and access what you need in the most expeditious manner. The examples in youtube snippets gives examples of how the techniques are deployed.

The bane of all data analysts is the data integrity and how data is usually corrupted. Understanding how to identify and eliminate waste in data management will be used as an exercise

Group discussion on applying 5S to data management, including how Shitsuke (sustaining) can help improve the process

Hands-on workshop to apply PDCA to real Singapore transaction data in Microsoft Excel

Using 5S to organize, seiri removing data error, seiton tabling, seiso removing duplicates and hidden errors,  and standardize the data management process, including Seiketsu (standardization) for dashboarding

Applying Shitsuke to the data management process to sustain the 5S improvements and how it relates to PDCA

Review of previous sessions and discussion on how to apply Lean principles to ongoing data management practices

Overview of Kaizen and its role in continuous improvement

Group activity to identify areas for improvement and create a plan for ongoing Kaizen in respective areas

Final Q&A and feedback session