Using Kamishibai Tool to Restructure the Audit Process System of an Aeronautical Company

This paper presents the effectiveness of Kamishibai audits use in restructuring the audit system on a daily basis in the aeronautical sector. This lean tool has a strong visual component allowing to verify if the numerous processes and activities are in accordance with the company’s standards, triggering improvement opportunities in all audited areas. The paper objective is to present how this tool was developed and implemented, being described the audit framework, requirements to be audited, the many cards guiding the auditor, the operating method and how useful this tool can be even in large productive process audits. In order to demonstrate this tool effectiveness, an application example to four pilot areas in the company is presented, taking into account some pre-established restrictions. There is a practical motivation due to the existence of numerous non-conformities registered in previous audits. With this tool, company gains were: less audits, audit reduced cost of 5.000 €/year, more non-conformities corrected, reduced time performing the audits. These audits can be successfully used to assess industry standards and increase internal control.