This video presentation shares the journey of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as they worked to achieve department goals using Lean methods across their 200+ offices. They also share success stories from their “Lean Everyday Ideas” program that is a key to their improvement efforts and culture change. They discuss the process of how ideas are submitted and how they are vetted.
Improvements they shared include:
- Reduced Aviation Fuel Excise Tax processing down to 2 steps
- Improved safety and time to install a 25′ guardrail section with only one person
- Color-coded file systems in HR to save time and reduce errors
- Improved process for contractors to submit bids
- Improving mower safety during roadside maintenance for heavy equipment operators
- Improved recycling of vinyl banners
Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3WCLOWMPdA