Business Improvement Process
The strategic “Key” initiatives are the “RODE” to achieving our Mission &
VisionRe-engineer our business processes
achieve “Operational Excellence”
Diversify our business portfolio
Enhance the Brand
On the “rode” to Operational Excellence we must “SEE Everything”
maximize Shareholder value
meet or exceed the Expectations of our customers
become the Employer of choice
Environmental stewardship & community partners
Pillars of Operational Excellence Perdue Business Improvement Process(PBIP)
Daily Process ControlBIP
Process Change Methodology
World Class Deboning
Maintenance Reliability
TrainingOperational Excellence IP
Shareholder value Hourly OrientationExpectation - customersEmployer of choice Salary Recruitment
Hourly Recruitment
Environmental StewardsGood Stewards
Community Partnership
Environmental/Community stewards
Business Improvement Process(BIP)
Visual Display Boards - department & facility
SOPs & checklists
Statistical Process ControlDaily ProcessControl Daily departmental huddles
Daily Supervisory meetingsBIP
Monthy deparmental meetings
Training
DMAIC - Problem Solving methodology
Process Change Lean improvement toolsMethodology
Visual Display Boards
Training
Purpose of BIP
1. To help the plant achieve its Key Initiatives & 3P goals2. To help the company achieve its Strategic Initiatives & 3-P
goals3. Help managers achieve their goals & accountabilities
– By engaging associates to monitor the 3-Ps on a timely basis & making adjustments as needed to meet daily goals & objectives
– By providing a tool set and engaging all associates to identify & resolve opportunities
– By providing a formal problem solving & change methodology to improve processes
– By developing a culture of “root cause analysis” & data-based decision making
BIP Vision
• Move from 50/50 Proactive vs. Reactive to 70/30 (long-term 90/10)
• Continue building a culture of Continuous Improvement– Data driven decision making– Root Cause analysis & preventative measures– Disciplined approach to problem-solving– Standardize “Better Practices”
• Have more FUN!
• Train associates• Visual Shop floor management (process monitors,
SPC, checklists, etc.) for 3-P’s• Daily associate huddles• Daily supervisory meeting• Monthly departmental meetings • Opportunity logs / quick fix action teams (may lead
to PBIP – Process Change Methodology team)• Weekly Management meeting agenda items• Recognition
Daily Process Control
Daily Process Control - Visual Display Board
Business Improvement ProcessPEOPLE PRODUCTS PROFITABILITY
Process Monitor / Op. Log
People metrics and further communication
Product metrics and further communication
Profitability metrics, further communication and Opportunity log
BIP - Daily Process Control12 weeks/department
1. Preliminary Assessment• Identify 3Ps (primary & binder)• Associate training
2. In-depth assessment (3Ps)• Develop & track metrics• Develop control mechanisms• Resource utilization & needs• Identify opportunities
3. Install Daily Process Control• Visual Display Boards• Daily Associate Huddles• Daily Supervisory meetings
4. Develop “playbook” for Daily Process Control5. Conduct audit process (local & regional)
• Targeted at “Key Initiatives” or high level change opportunities
• Identify & train cross-functional team• Utilize DMAIC approach for problem solving• Include necessary improvement tools (eg. Lean)• Encourages innovation & creative thinking• Recognize successes• May lead to BIP- Daily Process Control
Process Change Methodology
Process Change Methodology3 – 6 months / Initiative
1. Preliminary Assessment2. Identify & select change opportunities3. Identify & train change team(s)4. Develop improvement/change measures
of success5. Track through Management review
meetings 6. Develop Visual Display “Story book”
Management Resources
• 30 min communication - Associates • 1 hour training for each implementation department• Visual Display boards • Opportunities resolution - cost of improvements or
changes• Ongoing; daily huddles, daily supervisory meetings,
monthly dept. meetings, retraining (as needed), timely reports & metrics
• 2-day training for Process Change teams• Implementation of “process changes”