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16 Questions to Ask on Your Next Gemba Walk
May 22, 2025Toyota Chairman Fujio Cho gave a brilliantly simple description of what to do on a Gemba walk. "Go see, ask why, show respect," he said....
How Continuous Improvement Powers Operational Excellence in Healthcare
March 6, 2025Healthcare leaders are increasingly striving to embed the principles of operational excellence and continuous improvement in their...
Why Gemba Walks Matter & How to Make Them Work
January 9, 2025Gemba walks have become a widely adopted management technique. Leaders gain valuable insights into organizational value flow and often...
How to Measure Process Improvement: A Comprehensive Guide | KaiNexus
November 18, 2024Organizations that strive for continuous improvement outpace the competition, regardless of the types of products or services they offer....
The Fundamental Principles of Kaizen Project Management
March 8, 2024The continuous improvement methodology of Kaizen was once closely associated with industrial and automotive manufacturing. That’s because...
Breaking Barriers: 5 Root Cause Analysis Techniques Unveiled
June 5, 2023A root cause analysis is a structured method for finding the underlying causes of process problems and undesirable outcomes. Root cause...
Six Sigma FAQ: Which Tools are Commonly Used for DMAIC?
September 21, 2022The Six Sigma business methodology aims to eliminate waste and defects. It also aims to reduce variation in business processes. Efforts to...
Quick Guide: Process Thinking in Operations Management
April 18, 2024James Womack and Dan Jones are the founders of the Lean Enterprise Institute and the Lean Enterprise Academy (UK), respectively. Their...
DMAIC Tools Offer a Solid Structure for Problem Solving
August 25, 2022DMAIC (Deh-May-Ick) tools are some of the most critical options in the continuous improvement toolbox. They are most closely associated...
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