Lean systems thinking
What is Lean Systems Thinking?
Lean Systems Thinking is Altran Praxis’ approach to solving all types of problems.
Problem solving is at the heart of all Praxis’ services and forms a key element of our vision and strategy which we call Essential Praxis. The adoption of a common approach to problem solving ensures that we achieve the perfect delivery of desired value and our customers receive a consistent service.
Lean Systems Thinking is based upon the best of both Lean Engineering and Systems Engineering.
Lean Engineering has been adopted because of its focus on maximising value and minimising waste. Lean is customer focused and forms the basis of all of our services as well as our internal functions. Lean Engineering is a comprehensive approach and one that all of our staff are trained in and understand. It ensures that the full range of stakeholders are considered, that desired value is identified and that both value and waste are managed.
Systems Engineering stresses the importance of considering problems in the round; of considering interactions, boundaries, and full lifecycle issues. A systems perspective ensures that the correct boundary of a problem is captured and overall characteristics of that problem are considered.
Praxis has adopted the Lean Systems Thinking paradigm to ensure that our customers are buying the perfect delivery of desired value.
Examples of Lean Systems Thinking
- Correctness by Construction stresses the importance of avoiding defects and of removing them quickly if they are introduced – waste is reduced.
- activeISA™ stresses the importance of planning for a successful assessment and of dealing with the significant safety risks first – value is planned for.
- Praxis’ approach to innovation ensures that constraints are considered in the round, and insight from across domains is brought to bear on problems.
How is Lean System Thinking introduced?
All staff receive basic training in Lean Systems Thinking in a three-day internal Foundation Engineering training course.