Daily Management System (DMS) or in Japanese Asakai is a structured approach to managing day-to-day operations that focuses on continuous improvement and loss (muda) reduction. Definition of DMS/Asakai : A Daily Management System is a set of practices and tools that enable companies to: 1️⃣ Monitor performance daily 2️⃣ Identify areas for improvement 3️⃣ Take corrective actions quickly 4️⃣ Align KPI’s w/ operational execution 5️⃣ Standardize management processes 6️⃣ Establish standard work 7️⃣ Foster a culture of continuous improvement DMS/Asakai is typically executed through a tiered structure: ➡️ Tier 1 (Team Level): - Daily huddles (5-15 minutes) at the start of each shift - Review of key performance indicators (KPIs) - Discussion of issues and quick problem-solving ➡️ Tier 2 (Supervisory Level): - Daily meetings (15-30 minutes) with team leaders - Review of escalated issues from Tier 1 - Coordination of cross-functional problem-solving ➡️ Tier 3 (Management Level): - Daily meetings (30-45 minutes) with supervisors and managers - Review overall performance and strategic alignment - DMS/Asakai Actions follow up - Review and decision making for escalated issues from Tier 1-2 - Resource allocation and improvement initiatives follow up Key components ✅ Visual management boards displaying KPIs and action items ✅ Standard work for leaders at each level ✅ Gemba walks to observe processes and identify improvement opportunities ✅ Problem-solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis) ✅ Escalation processes for unresolved issues How DMS/Asakai helps ☑️ Enhances equipment reliability by quickly identifying and addressing maintenance issues ☑️ Improves overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through daily monitoring and rapid problem-solving ☑️ Reduces unplanned downtime by promoting proactive maintenance ☑️ Increases employee engagement and ownership in continuous improvement efforts ☑️ Aligns daily activities with strategic goals, ensuring focus on critical areas ☑️ Facilitates knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the organization ☑️ Promotes a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making By implementing a robust Daily Management System, companies can sustain their performance, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the enterprise. *Below dash is just an example, details/content may vary based on company metrics/strategic priorities.