- LEAN metrics focus on measuring waste reduction and process improvement in a manufacturing or production environment. Here are some common LEAN metrics:
- First-Pass Yield Rate: Measures the percentage of products that pass inspection the first time through production.
- Takt Time: The rate at which finished goods need to be produced to meet customer demand.
- Lead Time: The total time it takes to complete a product, from order to delivery.
- Downtime: The amount of time that a machine or process is not operational.
- Inventory Turns: How often inventory is sold and replaced over a period.
- EHS KPIs focus on environmental health and safety performance. Here are some common EHS KPIs:
- Recordable Incident Rate (RIR): The number of recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees.
- Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR): The number of lost workday cases per 100 full-time employees.
- Near Misses: The number of incidents that could have resulted in an injury or illness.
- Environmental Spills: The number and volume of environmental spills that occur.
- Waste Reduction: The amount of waste that is recycled or disposed of properly.
Choosing the right metrics and KPIs depends on your specific industry, organization, and goals. However, the ones mentioned above are good examples of commonly used LEAN metrics and EHS KPIs.
