The Gemba Scout
Lean insights, tools and best practices from the C-Suite to the shop floor.
Kung Fu Kaizen: Mastering Continuous Improvement in Your Operations
June 7, 2023 In the world of operations improvement, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement is crucial for achieving success. Just like in the martial
Secure Your Manufacturing Empire: Cybersecurity Tips You Need to Know
March 22, 2023 You and your predecessors have built the empire. You’ve toiled, sweated, and maybe even lost blood in the endeavor. You’ve provided livelihoods
Don’t Skip the Basics: How Lean Management Sets the Stage for AI’s Potential.
March 21, 2023 Industry 5.0 and AI are terms that futurists often toss around as the next wave of innovation in Manufacturing. They’re not wrong.
A Return to Simplicity
The 1964 Olympic games in Tokyo brought with it the introduction of the famous PIctograms to depict the different sports. These simple depictions are brilliant
The secret to longevity
Want to know the secret to living a great life, having a long career, or even staying on the air for an incredible 42 seasons?
Check out our podcast feature!
We were recently featured on the Gemba Academy podcast with Ron Pereira. In this episode, Nik Kottha shares the importance of having a growth mindset
Your metrics are weak!
It’s often said “What gets measured gets improved.” What does this mean in real terms? In terms of a nonprofit that needs to report metrics
We didn’t get our way, and that’s OK
We recently submitted a proposal to a potential local client. They were looking for someone who has expertise in negotiating service contracts, cleaning up and
The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Business Coach
For the longest time, I’ve been opposed to coaching and seeking outside help. I saw it as a sign of weakness or a flaw, like
Create a Culture of Change With 3 Simple Tools
Well, it’s finally happening folks- spring is around the corner. We’re seeing the flowers start to bloom and green begin to return to the trees.
What does it take to be a Top Shop? You’d be surprised!
Start with a dislike for Jell-o and an unwavering commitment to your people! Last week I got the chance to go to a Modern Machine Shop seminar on
I process mapped my last checkup, and it was a waste of time!
One of the foundations of Lean Thinking is the determination of value added activities and non-value added activities. We often describe “value added activities” as things that a customer is