You don’t need a transformation program, just a clear 30‑day movement plan. Here’s a practical sequence.
Week 1: Discover
- Quick value stream sketch, identify 5–8 work centers
- Interview section leads; capture inputs/outputs/policies
Week 2: Diagnose
- Surface top 3 constraints and policy mismatches
- Choose one metric to improve (lead time, reliability, WIP)
Week 3: Design
- Co‑create 1–2 experiments (batch size, WIP limits, rehearsal cadence)
- Align RACI and “Definition of Done” across handoffs
Week 4: Deliver
- Run experiments and collect simple before/after measures
- Share results; decide to adopt, adapt, or drop
Grab the Work Center Mapping Template from Resources to get started.