Kaizen

Learning to See, Introduction

Welcome to the Learning to See Training Course! Learning to See Training Course Learning to See, Introduction Muda, The 7 Types of Wastes Ishikawa, and the Causes and Effects of Wastes 3G Management GEMBA Observations [Go and See, the Real Place] Introduction to Kaizen, and the Application of PDCA Simplified Problem Solving Supplemental Resources Learning […]

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Muda, The 7 Types of Wastes

Muda, and the Non-Value Added process steps, are commonly identified and categorized into seven (7) types. Quick Reference Guide, 1-Pager Training Module Summary Reflection Questions, for Lessons Learned Questions to think about and reflect upon, so you may develop your own Lessons Learned. Reflection Question, Instructions Think through these questions as it pertains to your

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Ishikawa, and the Causes and Effects of Wastes

Ishikawa refers to the methodology of using a diagram to visually show the potential causes and its relationship with the effects for a specific problem, broken-out by category type. Quick Reference Guide, 1-Pager Training Module Summary Reflection Questions, for Lessons Learned Questions to think about and reflect upon, so you may develop your own Lessons

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3G Management

3G Management refers to the approach for identifying Muda, the 7 Types of Wastes and the Non-Value Added process steps, as well as connecting the potential causes for a specific problem. Quick Reference Guide, 1-Pager Training Module Summary Reflection Questions, for Lessons Learned Questions to think about and reflect upon, so you may develop your

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GEMBA Observations [Go and See, the Real Place]

The methodology of GEMBA Observations will combine the principles of 3G Management, especially focusing on GEMBA (the Real Place or Actual Location/Scene of the Action) and GENCHI GENBUTSU (the Real Location, Real Thing). We also refer to this as Go and See, the Real Place. Learning to See [Template] Use our Spreadsheet Template in order

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Introduction to Kaizen, and the Application of PDCA

The purpose of Kaizen is to eliminate Muda and redundancies in a continuous way. Quick Reference Guide, 1-Pager Training Module Summary Reflection Questions, for Lessons Learned Questions to think about and reflect upon, so you may develop your own Lessons Learned. Reflection Question, Instructions Think through these questions as it pertains to your own current

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Simplified Problem Solving

In order to reduce and eliminate muda, you must apply Structured Problem Solving.  This not only provides the basic foundation for LEAN concepts and methods, but is the underlying theme in all of the LEAN Mechanical Tools. Simplified Problem Solving [Template] Use our Spreadsheet Template in order to practically apply the principles of Simplified Problem

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Learning to See Training Course*

Understanding what Muda is, or what is defined as “waste” in the Japanese language, and how to identify it within your operations is one of the most important skills for performing LEAN.  In fact, everything we do is built upon this simple practice, yet few LEAN Practitioners (beginners, as well as subject matter experts) conduct

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Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle

The PDCA Cycle is a fundamental principle for everything that we do!  In accordance, Toyota has developed their own iteration of the PDCA Cycle in order to make it more applicable to their LEAN implementation efforts…  Come learn about this method, and why it is so important. Explanation Video Learn about Toyota’s Iteration of the

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Application of the PDCA Cycle

If you’re unfamiliar or need a refresher with the basic concepts of PDCA, or Toyota’s iteration of the PDCA Cycle, we’ve provided a link to our resources: Learn more about the Traditional PDCA Explanation, from Wikipedia. Learn more about Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle Training. [1] From this continuous improvement and problem-solving method, we

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Explanation Video

Learn about Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle, and why it is the fundamental principle for everything that we do! https://practicallean.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Toyotas-Iteration-of-the-PDCA-Cycle.m4v If you would like to view our CC [Closed Captions] version of our explanation video, click here. Download a copy of the Explanation Video as an Audio MP3 file HERE. 

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Explanation Video [CC]

CC [Closed Captions] version of our explanation video about Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle. https://practicallean.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Closed-Caption.m4v For the standard explanation video, click here.

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Podcast: Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle

Learn about Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle, and why it is the fundamental principle for everything that we do! Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle with Kimo Oberloh Download the Podcast Kimo Oberloh Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle Explanation Video, Transcript Review the Transcript from our explanation video about Toyota’s Iteration of the

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Explanation Video, Transcript

Review the Transcript from our explanation video about Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle. For the standard explanation video, click here. Download a copy of the Explanation Video as an Audio MP3 file HERE.  Simply Right Click, and Save As.

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Explanation Video, Presentation Slides

Review the Presentation Slides from our video, explaining Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle.  And, if you want to review our in-depth Presentation explaining the entire principle, click here.

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