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Current Condition
When we say “understand the current condition,” what do you do? I know there are many thoughts on this. But the answer is the following....
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7 days ago4 min read
"O" Tei Management
In Japan, an activity is associated with the 5S activity. They call it “O Tei” management. I put it as “O” because there is a number...
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Nov 214 min read
By-product of Kanban
What is the by-product of Kanban that we use in daily life today? Answer: QR code. The QR code, or “Quick Response code,” was invented in...
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Nov 143 min read
"Always be present at the Genba"
Genba-ism. “Genba-Shugi 【現場主義】.” It is translated as an on-site principle, on-the-ground approach, or hands-on approach. There are many...
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Nov 73 min read
Visual Management
“Visual Management” Perhaps the most misunderstood concept. “We are putting a bunch of KPI boards. We are doing visual management.” One...
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hidet77
Oct 313 min read
Material Story
“Story.” In Japanese, it is written as 【物語】. The first symbol represents a material. 【物】 The second symbol represents talk. 【話】 Story is...
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Oct 243 min read
Instruction
This word is used at least twice in the Toyota Production System. 1️⃣ Production “Instruction” Kanban 2️⃣ Job (or Work) “Instruction”...
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Oct 174 min read
Flow Conditions
“Flow.” This is not just a word but a fundamental concept that underpins business. Material flows, information flows, money flows, and...
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Oct 103 min read
"Even when you think there are no Muda, you still have seven."
Why “seven” types of Muda? Toyota published seven types of Muda in the engineering and office. Those seven are; 1️⃣ Meeting 2️⃣...
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hidet77
Oct 34 min read
Kaizen Thief
The Hidden Threat of Kaizen Thieves in Companies The concept of Kaizen is becoming well-known in today's corporate world. However, not...
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hidet77
Sep 263 min read
Problem = 問題
Inspired by a conversation that happened at the corner of #Globalleanconference… Why do we have a negative image of “Problem”? In...
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hidet77
Sep 193 min read
Ohno's Waka
Ohno’s Waka about Kaizen spirit. How to translate? This is probably the most complicated Japanese. There are many ways to interpret the...
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hidet77
Sep 123 min read
“Better to take one action than seeing a hundred times.”
“Visual management” seems to be a popular theme. It somehow gets a lot of attention and a lot of budget. There is a joke in Japan. That...
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hidet77
Sep 54 min read
Total available time
When training on standardized work is introduced, takt time is introduced. When we introduce takt time, we introduce the equation. Takt...
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Aug 293 min read
Thinking about Jidou-ka 【自働化】
Jidou-ka 【自働化】is a mysterious word. Taiichi Ohno made it by changing automation 【自動化】 to autonomation 【自働化】. The meaning is to add human...
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hidet77
Aug 153 min read
Sagyou 【作業】 - the lost meaning -
Standardized Work. The most crucial foundation of the Toyota Production System. The Japanese for this word is Hyoujyun Sagyou 【標準作業】....
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hidet77
Aug 74 min read
“Pick up the component.”
A simple motion inside manufacturing. We need to pick up some material from a box to assemble. How do we describe such motion in...
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Jul 314 min read
Importance of "Prevention" for operations
When a problem arises, it's the worker's responsibility to pull the Andon. The team leader, a crucial part of our team, provides support....
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Jul 164 min read
Circle
When we implemented the standardized work, we were told, "The movement forms the circle.” This 'circle' or En (Yen) is not just a...
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Jul 94 min read
“Previous Process,” “Own Process,” “Following Process”
Understanding the three stages of the 'Previous Process,' the 'Own Process,' and the 'Following Process ’- is not just a matter of...
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