Title Info: Karen Strauss President Masco Builder Cabinet Group

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Lean Six Sigma asCompany DNAKaren
StraussPresidentMasco Builder Cabinet Group
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Masco Builder Cabinet Group is committed to
providing the ideal kitchen experience for
builders, remodelers and homeowners .
Brands
Facilities

• (12) US Manufacturing Plants

• (17) Service Centers

• 4000 Employees

Operational Philosophy

• Commitment to Safety and environmental stewardship

• 5-day Kitchen-at-a-time model

• Lean, Six Sigma, CI

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Lean Six Sigma by the Numbers
Lean Kaizen Events Year Number 1998 40 1999
182 2000 218 2001 298 2002 250 2003 151 2004
166 2005 327 2006 312 2007 328 2008
330 Total 2,602

• 50,000,000
• Savings

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Lean Six Sigma by the Numbers

• 20 Black Belts
• 424 Green Belts
• 45 Certified Lean Leaders
• 75 have participated in one or more Lean events
• All certifications conducted by third party for
  consistency and credibility

25,000,000 Savings
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Lean Six Sigma by the Numbers

• Over 3,000 projects over past ten years
• A total organizational cost savings of
• 75,000,000.00

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Create the Culture

• Lead, Measure Control
• Walk the Talk
• Show me the money
• Promotions and Excommunications

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Reinforce the Culture

• The Org Chart Formal Statements
• Rites Rituals
• Stories, Legends, Myths

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When it works, heres what happens
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When it works, heres what happens
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Thank You