DBS is operationalized through a rigorous toolset. These tools act as the "standard work" that leaders and associates follow daily. Key tools include:
In the context of DBS, the elimination of waste is paramount. The system categorizes waste into eight specific types (Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Excess Processing). By relentlessly targeting these wastes, organizations can improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten lead times simultaneously. danaher business system pdf