Continuous Improvement
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The Different Types Of Gemba
Are there different types of Gemba? Yes! The fundamental reasons of Gemba remain the same, but there are at least 5 different types of Gembas each serving a different purpose. Do you know what they are? A leader needs to stay connected and engaged with what is going on, or not, as the case maybe,…
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Toyota’s Worst Best Kept Secret & The Top Five Reasons For It
Toyota’s secret to the long term success of their Toyota Production System (TPS) is actually pretty simple! It’s not even a secret. It’s also really straight forward. It’s captured in a single word. Know what it is?
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Are Invisible Signs Hurting Your Team’s Culture?
Signs are an important visual control. Have you ever seen an invisible sign? I’d be willing to bet you have! So how do you create an invisible sign?
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Top 10 Busted Myths About Continuous Improvement
Lean or Continuous Improvement is still misunderstood in some environments. Find out the Top 10 “Busted” myths…
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Continuous Improvement Tip – Don’t Forget WIFM!
When implementing a CI activity, it’s important to show your operators the “What’s in it for me?” or WIFM, to boost their motivation and engagement. Here’s some simple but impactful metrics that address the WIFM for CI.