The Hello Bar is a simple notification bar that engages users and communicates a call to action.

Gemba Glossary: 7 Wastes

In this edition of the Gemba Glossary we focus on the 7 Wastes. Click where it says “240p” to select a higher definition version of the video if you’d prefer.

To access more than 150 additional lean training videos please visit Gemba Academy where you can register for a free Lean Starter account.

Standardization Video

This video focuses on the extremely important topic of Standardization.

It’s also the first video of Gemba Academy’s latest course focused entirely on the lean concept of Standard Work.

To learn more about this Standard Work course please click here.

Kaizen Overview Training Video

Here is the first overview video of our latest Gemba Academy course we’re calling The Kaizen Way. My daughters even make an appearance! 

This new course is focused on all things kaizen – the kaizen event, suggestions systems, etc. To learn more please visit Gemba Academy today.

Free Introduction to Lean Video

Here is part one of our first Gemba Academy video. To see the complete and full screen version – in high definition – please visit our main site. Stay tuned for more free videos in the coming weeks.

Free Takt Time Video and Calculator

In this video I demonstrate how to use this free takt time calculator.

Feel free to download the calculator and use it however you see fit.  As always, comments and questions are not only welcomed… they are much appreciated!

Lean Tutorial: Production Capacity Template

To view a larger version of this video click here.

Here is a free copy of the production capacity template I use in the video.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or leave a comment below.

Finally, if you like this style of video please let me know as I may begin to make more of these.  Enjoy!

How to Fold a T-Shirt in Two Motions

I recently wrote a post about laundry kaizen… I now have the knowledge needed to take things to the next level. Check it out!

Question for Jon Miller: Can you please help us translate a little Japanese? At least I think it’s Japanese?

Strategies to Sustain Operations Excellence

This is an abridged version of a presentation I recently gave at a manufacturing excellence conference.

If you’d like to download the video follow this link to Google Video and click on download video.

Oranges, Pebbles, and Sand

In this video my daughters and I demonstrate how meeting an objective is just the beginning to improvement.

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One Piece Flow versus Mass Production

In this video we watch the traditional “mass production” manufacturing technique square off against the lean “one piece flow” methodology. Have a watch to see who wins!

This is my first attempt at making a video like this. I must admit, talking into a camera is much harder than pressing these keys! With this said, you can expect much kaizen to be done as I work to improve my “skills” in this area.

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