Continuous Improvement Core Values & Principles

GBMP : Nov 16, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Toyota Forklifts calls these their three "Core Principles" - 5S (Workplace Organization), Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and Genchi Genbutsu (Go & See at the Gemba). These are amazing, am I right? Post these to your
TPS or huddle board to remind folks why we're on this Lean journey together and keep the improvements going.

5S Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement

5S is the foundation for the Toyota Production System & Kaizen

Kaizen Toyota Production System Core Value of Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Principle #2: Kaizen is one of Toyota's core values

Lean Management Gemba Principles of Toyota Production System

According to Toyota, Genchi Genbutsu is more a frame of mind

Lean Manufacturing 5S Tips

GBMP : Nov 9, 2017 12:00:00 AM

5S is often the first real workplace effort in a Lean implementation ; as such it is especially vulnerable to tacit learning deficits. Managers...

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How do you conduct a Lean System Assessment?

GBMP : May 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM

It is management’s role to continuously assess the current condition of the Lean implementation and provide appropriate support and motivation to...

Lean Practitioners Refine Skills at Conference

GBMP : Oct 17, 2018 12:00:00 AM

Event Reinforces Importance of Maintaining Focus on Bottom Line Providence (October 12, 2018) – A crowd of over 500 Lean practitioners from...