{"id":26183,"date":"2018-07-19T09:30:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T14:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/?p=26183"},"modified":"2018-07-15T10:44:31","modified_gmt":"2018-07-15T15:44:31","slug":"26183-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/26183-2\/26183\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Yamazumi Chart"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a296a24fa2fc69ef5487857f02f111e8\" data-index=\"9\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Single Post readerboard -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8207522353004717\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1144967431\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/yamazumi-chart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"316\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26184 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/yamazumi-chart.jpg 480w, https:\/\/staging.opexlearning.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/yamazumi-chart-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\">When seeking to understand the Yamazumi chart, we must look at the reason for it existing in the first place. This will allow you to acknowledge ways in which it could potentially be implemented into your life. The Yamazumi Chart can significantly improve your approach to challenges in life; as soon as you begin to learn the process, you can then create your own and start reaping the benefits immediately.<\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Basic Idea of the Yamazumi Chart<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The chart is representative of a stacked bar chart that is used to effectively break down tasks to an individual level, representing the length of time it takes for the process to occur. If kaizen is applied and the chart is kept up to date, then over time it can be trimmed down to present a more accurate representation of the time taken for each step. Also, it acts as the direct source related to the actual cycle time of a particular process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It can be used at the point where you are implementing lean and after you have already completed your current state and are actively working towards your future state or goals. Its aim is to provide you with a graph whereby you can then determine which areas need improving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">If you cross-reference a Yamazumi chart with one that refers to the skills of an individual, then you can create a system that suits the individual goals, needs and requirements of each person. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Understanding the Yamazumi Chart<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Yamazumi chart can prove to be a useful tool in a number of situations. However, let&#8217;s break it down into individual components to help you to better understand how to use it as well as how to interpret the information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The first thing to know is that the X and Y axis have specific reasons for existing. The Y axis stands for the cycle time, while the X-axis represents the process. So, as you move along the bar chart, you are looking at the duration of the cycle time for each process and be able to compare which areas are taking longer than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">You should also know that each process that appears on the X-axis can be broken down into individual parts, with each part being represented by a different <\/span>color<span lang=\"EN-GB\"> block on that bar. Say, for example, an individual process has five steps. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The bar at the one point would have five different colored sections where you can see the total time taken at the top of the bar, along with the time taken for each point as you move down that one single part of the chart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Basically, this chart is a useful tool for quickly examining the estimated time taken in a visual format, this can be used to compare various aspects and help you see where improvements can be made. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Advantages of a Yamazumi Chart<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">This chart is primarily used by a lean improvement team within a company or organization that is mainly driven by processes. By studying the individual blocks, it allows the improvement team to see where there is waste and what can be done to counteract that problem. Also, it makes it easier to find balance and create a process that is more efficient in terms of performance, productivity, time and money. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">By using this chart, it will allow you to optimize performance and know exactly where work has to be done as well, as those areas that can be left alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A Yamazumi chart is an efficient way to view available time and assess your\u00a0methods, and it\u00a0can break tasks down into the smallest of steps. It allows the user to view at a glance where problems lie, thanks to the simple approach of having the processes on one axis and the time spent on the other. 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