Faisal Shaikh, the managing director and founder of (Factories of Future), begins the webinar by emphasizing the importance of sustainability, happiness, and smart technology in shaping the future of organizations, particularly in light of the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding flexibility and adaptability to market changes.
Faisal introduces the concept of “blue chip”, representing smart systems and technology, as the three cornerstones for organizations to thrive in the future.
He mentions that the webinar will feature presentations from Philippe and Ximeng, focusing on how their company, iObeya, can aid in organizational development, policy management, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Visualizing Operational Excellence with iObeya: A Lean Manufacturing Perspective
Philippe continues on to introduce how iObeya, initially a joint project with PSA Group in France, evolved as a digital solution based on the traditional Japanese “obeya” concept of visual management. The webinar aims to introduce iObeya’s usefulness in manufacturing, specifically through methodologies like SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and DCMs (Daily Capacity Management) to achieve operational excellence.
The presentation traces the evolution of iObeya from its origins in physical rooms with paper-based materials to its current digital format with obeya rooms accessible on various devices. Faisal discusses iObeya’s expansion beyond Lean manufacturing into industries such as pharmaceuticals, engineering, and financial services, highlighting its adaptability and wide-ranging applications.
The webinar showcases case studies, including a collaboration with Forrester and Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company, demonstrating significant cost savings and efficiency gains through the deployment of iObeya’s visual management systems . It emphasizes the platform’s ability to facilitate decision-making, problem-solving, and knowledge management across organizational levels and functions.
Key benefits of iObeya highlighted in the webinar include accelerated problem-solving, simplified data access, reduced costs, and improved adoption rates compared to traditional paper-based methods. The presentation concludes with a comparison of benefits between paper-based and digital solutions, showcasing the advantages of transitioning to digital platforms like iObeya for organizational efficiency and effectiveness
Transforming Traditional Practices: The Evolution of Visual Management in Manufacturing
Ximeng focuses primarily on demonstrating the capabilities of iObeya, an enterprise platform designed for visual management and collaboration . Ximeng introduces the platform as a holistic solution targeting various aspects of operations, including industry 4.0 use cases and agile methodologies. The platform ensures enterprise-level security and supports multiple interface languages, making it accessible for global teams.
The demonstration then delves into the virtual design and structure of iObeya, likening it to walking into a virtual building with different levels or rooms for collaborative projects and services. Each virtual room represents a separate space for routine projects or services to collaborate, and these rooms can be organized based on different tiers, such as line level, plant level, corporate level, or global level.
Unleashing the Power of Digital Dashboards: Enhancing Decision-Making with iObeya's QCD Dashboard
Ximeng showcases different templates and tools available within iObeya, highlighting its versatility for addressing various visual management exercises like SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People), maintenance management, KPI management, and 5S implementation. The focus then shifts to a deeper exploration of SQCDP methodology, traditionally tracked on paper but now digitized within iObeya for enhanced efficiency and data visualization.
Ximeng shares a detailed walkthrough of how the digital SQCDP system operates within iObeya, allowing users to configure indicators, set thresholds, track performance, visualize data, and manage corrective actions seamlessly. The demonstration illustrates how data updates reflect in real-time, triggering visual warnings and action cards for immediate problem resolution. Actions can be escalated to higher levels within the organization for resolution, with clear ownership and due dates assigned.
Furthermore, Ximeng showcases the flexibility of iObeya’s QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) dashboard, allowing users to construct customized dashboards based on their specific needs and preferences. The platform facilitates the consolidation of data from different levels, providing a high-level overview of performance across departments and production lines.
Streamlining Operations with DCM Planning: A Closer Look at Daily Capacity Management
The webinar also explores iObeya’s DCM (Daily Control Meeting) Planning module , designed to improve operational time management and performance monitoring for workers and operators. Team leaders can create and manage task sequences for team members, track task progress in real-time, and identify areas for improvement or issue resolution.
Overall, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview and demonstration of iObeya’s capabilities, showcasing the platform’s utility in streamlining visual management, enhancing collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within organizations.
