Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)
A statement of
desired outcome for a year, plus means of accomplishing that outcome, & for
measuring the accomplishment.
“Ho” = Direction “Shin” = Needle “Kanri” = Management & control
“Hoshin Kanri” means management & control of the organization's direction needle (compass) or focus
- Align employees throughout the company toward key company goals
- Align all jobs & tasks whether routine or improvement work
- Re-align the company’s goals & activities effectively in the of event of rapid external changes
The goal is to
build a sustainable competitive advantage.
Five Phases of Hoshin Kanri
Drive down strategic key entity goals systematically, & sustainable
into operations
Phase 1:
Strategic Planning and Setting the Hoshin Kanri
- Company Leader (President, CEO) sets vision
Phase 2: Hoshin
/ Policy Deployment
- Assess if & how the president’s vision can be realized
Phase 3:
Monitoring the Hoshin; Controlling with Metrics
- Monthly comparison of metrics against targets & re-alignment if required
Phase 4: Check
and Act
- Monitor & evaluate Hoshin process, procedures, & policy
Phase 5:
President’s Diagnosis
- The President/CEO consults with business units/divisions regarding Hoshin driven endeavors as well as Hoshin process.
- Hoshin process is adjusted as required for future use
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