Guest Post: Beyond Toast Kaizen - Lean Breakfast Concepts, Circa 1937
I was in Boston this weekend with my wife and we were told the best place for breakfast was Paramount’s.
Gemba Tales Blog
The name "Gemba Tales" is borrowed from Mark Hamel's two Shingo Prize-winning books, Kaizen Event Fieldbook and Lean Math within which there are dozens of tales. Each tale is based upon the experienced (some successful, some not) of the author and other lean practitioners and shared for the purpose of providing insight into the application of certain lean concepts. The purpose of this blog is really no different, just a bigger community for sharing and learning.
How to Audit a Lean Management System
The lean management system (LMS) is an integral part of an effective lean business system.
Without Defined Criteria, (Almost) Everything Looks Good
Whenever we undertake the (re)design or (re)development of a process, product, system, layout, tool, visual control, etc.
Musings About FIFO Lane Sizing “Math”
First in, first out (FIFO) lanes are the core of sequential pull.
Management Improvement Carnival #99
Gemba Tales is proud to host the 99th edition of the Curious Cat Management Improvement Carnival.
Show Your Work
Remember back when your math teacher told you to "show your work"?
Lean Leader Principle - Show Them Your Back
Ritsuo Shingo, son of the great Shigeo Shingo, gave a keynote address during the 22nd annual International Shingo Conference this past week.
The Post-Value Stream Analysis Hangover
Let’s set the stage. The team has just completed what many call a flow kaizen – in which the focus is the flow of materials, patients, customers, etc. and information.
"So What?" - A Powerful Lean Question
It's not quite on par with the 5 whys (heck, that's five questions, more or less), but "so what?" isn't far behind.
