Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment), Phases of Hoshin Kanri

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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