Don’t Panic, Be Smart - Crystal Y Davis

Crystal Y Davis - “LEAD Lean”
SHOW NOTES: Don’t Panic, Be Smart 

Introduction:
Just this week, some states have made the very tough decision to implement levels of a lock down in response to rising new cases of COVID. Although we have been hearing about a second wave, or third wave depending on your perspective, it is a bit daunting to think that we could come to a standstill. I want to encourage you that you are smarter now than in March and you can do this! In the lean world, understanding data and following standards are keys to success and often overlooked. 
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Today, I wanted to shift gears to take you back to the basics as you consider surviving this next wave. 

Show Objectives 
By the end of our time together you will have some ideas of three areas that might be applicable to survive this wave. 

1. People – Now is the time to revisit rigorous safety protocols. You need for your associates and their families to be safe and healthy. You are also acutely aware of how disruptive absenteeism can be to your operations. 
2. Process – Revisit standard operating procedures and cross-training. 
3. People – Consider a temp worker strategy to cover the gap
4. System – Understand the risk areas for your supply chain and where services will be impacted. 

What You Need to Know – The What

• Protecting your people is protecting your business: A rigorous review of your safety protocols can be crucial to minimizing your impact with absenteeism
• Review standard operating procedures and cross train employees – review and revise SOPs to align with any changes needed to meet the NOW need for customers. Also, cross train associates to minimize absenteeism impact
• Consider a Temporary Worker Strategy – this may not be a fit for all businesses, however, you should have a pool of resources that can assist you keeping at a minimum the basics of your business running
• Use data to evaluate your risk areas to make the necessary adjustments in your supply chain

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