[powerpress] Transcript What I have to share with you today is not a lean tool but a profound truth. I learned it from a friend and mentor of mine who spent some time working at the historic NUMMI plant with Toyota in California. Sometimes he listens to this show, so let me tell you—if you …
In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of taking action (0:00) The role of the Deming Cycle (4:23) The example of baking cookies (7:50) The role of validated learning (9:50) The example of 3S’ing a dresser (12:04) The general approach of 2 Second Lean (14:45) Why to start taking action first in the bathroom (16:30)
In 2005 Toyota received over 600,000 improvement suggestions from employees in Japan alone. That’s over 11 improvements per employee each year. Companies practicing 2 Second Lean are known to create over 4000 improvements within their first two years, and that’s with as few as 70 employees making an average of 29 improvements per employee per …
There are two success factors that make all the difference when starting out on your lean journey. They are also the factors you should consider if you’re troubleshooting a lean implementation that isn’t “sticking.” P.S. It’s not too late to join us in creating our first ever 5S/3S training course. Click here to find out …
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At the start of any new lean implementation, there are two essential things we’re trying to establish: credibility and results. And if you’re not getting both of them, you’re likely not enjoying success with lean. Credibility is critical for lean to take on a life of its own—it’s all about gaining employee buy-in and commitment. …
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