A Gemba Walk checklist can help standardize this process across departments and shifts. Step 1: Pick a Clear Focus for Your Walk Successful walks begin with a clear purpose. Theme-based approaches ...

I recently visited a very large and complex manufacturing operation struggling to produce enough material to meet demand. On paper, there seemed little room left for improvement. Conventional wisdom ...

To some of you, this article may seem repetitious. However, having walked and talked about dozens of manufacturing floors and operations in the past year alone, I can tell you we’re not done ...