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Lean Case Study: The City of Grand Rapids

Kaizen Part 1 — The Kaizen Board and Quick Explanation

Jane Rap­ley, one of the Store­keep­ers at the Water Stock­room, tells Steve about a Kaizen event they are just starting.

Series Videos

1

City of Grand Rapids - Why Lean?

25:27

 2

A Sneak Peek of a Morning Meeting

19:11Members only

 3

A Tour of Alen's Office

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Visual Management - Alen's Standard Work Board

2:59Members only

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Visual Management - Performance Measurements

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The Audit Checklist

2:46Members only

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Visual Management - Time To Order

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Employee's First Introduction to Lean

10:29Members only

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Red Tagging at the city of Grand Rapids

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A 5S Opportunity

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A Noticeable Improvement - Cost Reduction

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Stock In A Box

4:51Members only

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The Motor Fleet Stockroom

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Inventory Recycling

3:46Members only

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Kaizen Part 1 - The Kaizen Board and Quick Explanation

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Next VideoKaizen Part 2 - The Before

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Kaizen Part 3 - The After

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Kaizen Part 4 - The New Process

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Grand Rapids Conclusion

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Next Video Kaizen Part 2 — The Before 

Con­tin­u­ing the Kaizen, Chris shows Steve what the area looks like before they make any changes.