Gemba. Mention it outside lean manufacturing circles, and you're likely to draw a blank stare. So, what is gemba? In short, it's the place that matters most. It could be a crime scene: In Poe's The ...

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How a cutting-edge connected operations platform transformed frontline insights, empowered teams, and enhanced continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites The project demonstrates how ...

Originating from the Japanese term “Gembutsu,” “Gemba Walk” is essentially a lean management practice that has an organization’s leadership visiting the “actual place” where work is done. This might ...

I am a lean leader and always willing to share my learnings. I’ve written several blog posts chronicling my lean experience at different organizations. Some of them have been quite popular with ...