Short Interval Management (SIM) in the Factory: Definition, Steps, Best Practices

SIM, or Short Interval Management, is a key element of Operational Excellence in factories. More than just a tool, these meetings represent a strategic approach to performance management in an industrial environment.

This guide presents the fundamentals of SIM, its steps, and guides you through best practices to implement SIM in your factory. Additionally, it includes a case study from LVMH Fragrance Brands, which optimized its performance meetings through the digitalization of its SIM, leading to increased productivity.

17 July 2024

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A guide to factory SIM: definition, steps, best practices

The principles of SIM and its importance in performance management

Essential steps and best practices for conducting effective SIM in the factory

Digitalization of SIM to improve productivity

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. What is SIM or Short Interval Management ?

3. A step-by-step guide to running a SIM meeting

4. Best practices for effective SIM meetings

5. Digitalized SIMs for operational excellence

6. The example of LVMH Fragrance Brands

7. Conclusion

Sebastien Oury - Responsable amélioration continue chez Merck

Sébastien Oury

Continuous Improvement Manager – Merck

“With Fabriq and the digitization of Short Interval Management (SIM), we have gone much further. We really standardized the dashboards, animations and this has allowed us to have more efficient SIMs, with a much better results.”

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