Gemba
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A Benchmarking Gemba To Demystify Visual Control Boards
Visual control boards may not look overly complex, but establishing an effective board and establishing a robust review cadence can be more challenging than initially anticipated!
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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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See More Going Backwards!
Although it may seem counter-intuitive, we can see more by going backwards! Our natural instinct is to start at the beginning and move forward towards the end. Find out why it is actually better to start from the end!
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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.