Posts tagged Toyota Production System

Toyota first created obeya rooms during production of the Prius in the 1990s. Since then, organizations across many industries have put the concept into action. Obeya, which means “large room” …

Lean Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology for process improvement. Given the many tools and techniques within Lean Six Sigma, it’s not hard to understand why so much focus is …

From Toyota to Smokeless Fire Pits: The Benefits of Just-in-Time Production

A leader in the fields of continuous process improvement and operational excellence, Shigeo Shingo taught thousands of engineers at Toyota the Toyota Production System, influenced the creation of Kaizen and …

Muda, Mura and Muri: The Three Areas of Waste Companies Should Work to Eliminate

Can a process improvement methodology most famously applied to the auto industry help spinal cord surgeons provide better care for their patients? Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques can be …

Kaizen Events: Your Winning Formula for Competitive Advantage

A recent survey of operational excellence practitioners around the world found that one issue looms far above all others in blocking process improvement: company culture. The Global State of Operational …

A Gemba Walk Can Open Leaders’ Eyes to Real-World Business Challenges

Genius comes in many forms. Look around you. Think about the screen you’re using to read this article. Or about the Bluetooth technology that allows you to read this article …