In Lean manufacturing, "Gemba" refers to "the actual place"—where value is created, and problems emerge. Unlike casual walkabouts, structured Gemba Walks follow specific protocols to maximize insights ...

Who has tried doing a gemba walk and felt over time they just didn’t add much value? Or that they were OK for a while, but now? It’s a challenge to keep the traditional tools we use for continuous ...

To some of you, this article may seem repetitious. However, having walked and talked about dozens of manufacturing floors and operations in the past year alone, I can tell you we’re not done ...