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Base Unit
One key point to improving efficiency is defining the base unit. The base unit is defined as the following in the Merriam-Webster...
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Jan 293 min read
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Four types of good efforts
“We are struggling to implement Kaizen…” “Why nobody is working on Kaizen…” If you have such a problem, use this Buddhist “framework” to...
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Jan 274 min read
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Every day, do one Good act
Daily Kaizen. 【日々改善】 This phrase rhymes well with a Budihism philosophy, “Every day, do one Good act【一日一善】.” Buddhism talks about six...
hidet77
Jan 225 min read
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To analysis flow
It is good to see that people see the difference between Lean’s “Value stream mapping (VSM)” and Toyota’s “Material information flow...
hidet77
Jan 154 min read
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Kaiaku
“Kaizen” is not the original word made by Toyota. It originated about two hundred years ago and had a twin. The twin word is “Kaiaku...
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Jan 84 min read
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Oobeya
Oobeya is a concept used in Japanese management practices. However, there are many misunderstandings about this concept. Let me clarify...
hidet77
Jan 74 min read
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Eizaburo Nishibori
When discussing Japanese TQM, we often say that Kaoru Ishikawa is its father. Ishikawa's contribution and thinking are enormous and must...
hidet77
Jan 16 min read
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Hansei -Reflection-
Reflection. Many posts suggest that Hansei is a Japanese philosophy. We practice It very often, with sessions at the end of the year...
hidet77
Dec 25, 20243 min read
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"Culture"
“It’s important to create Kaizen culture.” I see many posts like that. Nothing is wrong with such a statement. Two words are translated...
hidet77
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Hatarakigai 【働きがい】
In 1991, the Toyota OMDD people published an article in the IE Review: Official Publication of the Japan Institute of Industrial...
hidet77
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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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....
hidet77
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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"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...
hidet77
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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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 21, 20244 min read
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"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...
hidet77
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Visual Management
“Visual Management” Perhaps the most misunderstood concept. “We are putting a bunch of KPI boards. We are doing visual management.” One...
hidet77
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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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...
hidet77
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Instruction
This word is used at least twice in the Toyota Production System. 1️⃣ Production “Instruction” Kanban 2️⃣ Job (or Work) “Instruction”...
hidet77
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Flow Conditions
“Flow.” This is not just a word but a fundamental concept that underpins business. Material flows, information flows, money flows, and...
hidet77
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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"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...
hidet77
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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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...
hidet77
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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