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Sustaining Improvements — Audit & Checklist

A short audit to verify whether improvements have been standardized, audited and sustained after projects.

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Sustaining Improvements Audit

Use this audit to verify whether a recent improvement has been fully sustained and become standard work. Complete the checklist, add evidence links or notes, and assign follow-up actions when needed. Aim for concrete evidence (documents, photos, metrics) rather than impressions.

YYYY-MM-DD or a friendly date
Name and role
e.g., Assembly Line A, Paint Booth 2
Short name of the change implemented
Standard work, SOPs, or digital work instructions should reflect the change.
Link, folder path, or storage location (leave blank if not applicable)
Evidence could be meeting notes, checklist entries, or inspection logs.
Paste notes, links to records, or brief examples
Includes kanban, floor markings, control charts, dashboard tiles.
Where are photos or images stored? Provide links or folder paths.
Sign-in sheets, LMS records, training slides, or links
Percent change (use negative for reduction), e.g., -12 for 12% defect reduction
Number of days with recorded metrics
Regular checks (daily/weekly/etc.) help prevent drift.
Where can reviewers find the evidence?
1 = Very low risk, 5 = High risk
1.0 10.0
Be specific: action, owner, due date
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