Identify which type of thinking $($Lean $/$ Traditional$)$ the following statements reflect. Write "Lean" or "Traditional" in the column labelled "Answer".

Thinking Styles

We look for economies of scale in production to lower unit cost.

If it's not broken, don't fix it$.$

It can always be improved.

We are thankful others see what we do not see ourselves.

The business is a collection of independent departments.

Expose problems by reducing inventory and resource levels.

Focus on inputs and lead time reduction.

Hire brilliant people to try to fix broken processes.

Focus on outputs and cost reduction.

The cause of a problem is people.... we ask who?

The business is a system of inter$-$dependent processes.

The people doing the work design it and solve the problems.

Move the product, let defects flow down the supply chain.

Stop the process immediately. Deal with defects at root cause.

Pull$-$Make $($move$)$ only what the customer has ordered.

Engineers solve problems and create the best way to do work.

Plan, Do$,$ Check, Act...Getting the Rights Things Done Right.

No standards or complicated standards hidden in a binder.

Simple, visible standards for all critical processes for all to see.

We become defensive if others suggest problems in our area.

Batch and queue $-$ make $($order$)$ and move big batches.

Empower regular people to improve upon brilliant processes.

Execute fast and go on to the next "new" thing.

Managers $"$go and see" and manage with data and facts.

One$-$piece flow$-$move small batches and keep them moving.

A problem is an unclear opportunity... it is optional to fix it$.$

The cause of a problem is the process.... we ask why $(5$ times$).$

Managers work in offices and manage with data and reports.

A problem is a deviation from the standard....it must be fixed.

Hide problems by throwing inventory and resources at them.