Archives for May,2016

Can My Visual Management Really be on a Screen? A Debate

Randy SieverMay 30, 2016 Visual Management No Comments

Can My Visual Management Really be on a Screen? A Debate

Visual Management

Today’s post compares the benefits and drawbacks of using analog and digital technologies for visual management. As described in a previous post, the main purpose of visual management is, “the status of the system can be understood at a glance by...

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Five Tips for Office Gemba Walks

Randy SieverMay 27, 2016 The Lean Office 1 Comment

Five Tips for Office Gemba Walks

The Lean Office

Today’s post provides tips for conducting gemba walks in the office. “Go see, ask why, show respect.” – Fujio Cho Gemba walks are a critical component of a high-performing Lean Management System. Gemba walks involve going to where...

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Visual Management – Making Problems Visible

Randy SieverMay 23, 2016 Visual Management 1 Comment

Visual Management – Making Problems Visible

Visual Management

A wise man once told me, “sunlight is the best disinfectant.” Regardless of circumstances, his experience taught him that shining light on problems, or making them visible, was the best way to begin the problem solving process. For organizations working...

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Lean Culture and Waffles

Randy SieverMay 19, 2016 Lean Management System No Comments

Lean Culture and Waffles

Lean Management System

Today’s post highlights several elements of a true Lean culture. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker I bet Peter Drucker could make some good waffles. . . I, on the other hand, made the worst-tasting waffles...

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