Gemba GembaJust because you call it a <em>gemba</em> walk doesn’t mean it’s a <em>gemba</em> walk
Thu, 08/27/2015 - 12:17
You’ve heard of Bam Bam, Duran Duran, Zsa Zsa, so-so, tutu, and Reverend Tutu. And now we have... Gemba Gemba! But what is Gemba Gemba?
Quite simply, Gemba Gemba means going to the gemba for the purpose of observing others going to the gemba to… Gemba Walking DeadGet the zombie off your shop floor
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 09:06
Recently, while providing training for new clients, I heard a comment from two different people that went something like this: “That gemba walking stuff is really nothing new; it used to be called ‘management by walking around.’” Admittedly I was… Lean Tools Are Ideal for Product Life-Cycle ManagementIf you’re not embracing sustainability, you’re likely practicing ‘fake lean’
Mon, 01/19/2015 - 15:40
Should an organization’s design engineers step foot on the production floor, or would this be too much of a distraction from what they get paid to do—cranking out new designs? For most progressive and forward-looking organizations, this is a no-… You Won’t Sustain Your 5S Efforts Unless......You change the policies that create waste
Mon, 11/17/2014 - 12:46
Editor’s note: This article discusses topics covered at greater length in episodes 19–23 of a new streaming video training series, Creating and Sustaining Lean Improvements—Integrating Principles, Culture, and Tools by the author and 360… Restaurant 5S Inefficiency is a dish best served not at all
Mon, 10/06/2014 - 09:38
You and your spouse go out to dinner to your favorite restaurant, on a “date” no less, to celebrate a big anniversary. You have been looking forward to this evening all week, and after a long, hard day at work, you’re famished and excited to eat… Ruthless Sorting?The 3Rs of good sorting in a 5S process
Wed, 09/17/2014 - 10:11
Editor’s note: This article ties in with the new video training series, “Enhancing and Sustaining Lean Improvements While Adding Spark to the Quality Management System” by the author. Click here for more details, or check out the free preview of the… Top 10 Signs Top Management Doesn’t Get 5SWhat you don’t see <em>will</em> hurt you
Thu, 09/11/2014 - 13:56
The 5S System is one of the most powerful activities of lean manufacturing. Focusing on simplifying the work environment, reducing waste, and improving quality and safety, this strategy is a topic of much discussion. Unfortunately, many of those… Humble Bosses Rock!Better yet, humility can be taught
Wed, 09/03/2014 - 09:28
According to a new study from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, “The best bosses are humble bosses, those who empower and appreciate their employees, are open to feedback, and care about the greater good.” And yet,… Lean Leadership Attributes, Part TwoLeaders serve their employees, not their supervisors
Mon, 07/28/2014 - 16:52
Editor’s note: This article, as well as part one from last week, discusses topics covered at greater length in a new streaming-video training series, “Enhancing and Sustaining Lean Improvements While Adding Spark to the Quality Management System” by… Lean Leadership Attributes, Part OneAspire to these 10 traits
Thu, 07/24/2014 - 12:28
Editor’s note: This article, as well as part two coming next week, discusses topics covered at greater length in a new streaming-video training series, “Enhancing and Sustaining Lean Improvements While Adding Spark to the Quality Management System…
