Ariens 15 Principles
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The 15 Principles of the Ariens Management System are based on the technique of lean manufacturing, a culture of continuous improvement. They are the standard work of Ariens Company management.
Ariens Company is a performance driven company. Continuous improvement and waste elimination are incorporated into every employee’s job and each of the company’s business processes.
Living the Ariens Company vision, “Passionate People … Astounded Customers,” requires that employees press on to exceedingly higher performance levels and develop a culture with leaders at every level. |
| Culture |
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Core Values
Ariens culture is built upon our Core Values and the pursuit of our vision to astound customers. Ariens Core Values:
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Be honest |
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Be fair |
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Keep our commitments |
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Repect the individual |
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Encourage Intellectual curiosity |
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Long-Term
Base management decisions on a long-term vision, even at the expense of short-term financial goals. |
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Leaders
Effective leaders develop the individuals around them. The continuous improvement of people is vital to our growth as an organization. |
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Technology
Use reliable, thoroughly-tested technology that serves our customers, processes and people. |
| People |
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Development
We choose to develop exceptional people and build teams that embrace the Ariens Company culture and vision. |
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Learn
Continuous improvement requires a learning organization that thinks strategically in pursuit of perfection. |
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Development
Continuous improvement requires a learning organization that thinks strategically in pursuit of perfection. |
| Process |
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Flow
The right process will produce the right results. |
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Pull
Use pull replenishment systems to avoid overproduction. |
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Level Load
Level out the workload (Heijunka). Work like the tortoise, not the hare. |
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Standard Work
Standardized tasks are the foundation for continuous improvement and employee empowerment. |
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Visual
Use visual control so problems are not hidden and flow is easily understood. |
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Supply Chain
Respect our extended network of supplier partners by challenging their practices and helping them improve. |
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Just get Dirty
Go and see for yourself to thoroughly understand the situation. Continuously solving problems drives improvement and organizational learning. |
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Think
Make decisions with the involvement of many people. Thoroughly consider all options and implement decisions rapidly.
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