Moonshine process improvement

Moonshine is a process improvement method that focuses on low cost and low risk prototype development. Originally developed as a Lean Manufacturing power tool for "grass roots" and improvements by Shingijitsu Corporation Ltd. Moonshine became a popular approach for encouraging creative and experimental cost savings IDeaS in American corporations like Boeing. Moonshine concepts have since taken hold in the Public sector in places like Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard where projects are developed and run by the Hawaii Federal Employees Metal Trades Council.

Moonshine process improvement initiatives in Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard began in 2003 shortly after Lean Six Sigma initiatives. It's main focus is to improve the dynamic processes utilized to perform work. In Pearl Harbor, Moonshine successes come from not only improvements in the dated concepts and processes, but also winning the hearts and minds of the workers. The Moonshine program was founded on the core concepts of instilling Dignity, Pride and Respect into the employees. The program strives to make everyday common sense methods and ideas into common practice. The Moonshine program brings ideas and concepts into reality by creating teams of Subject Matter Experts to discuss and try-storm a viable solution.