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Lean Case Study: Zingerman’s

Introduction to the Sequencer

Tom intro­duces us to their ​“Sequencer” which is what their team uses to lev­el and smooth production.

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Welcome to Zingerman's Mail Order

4:41

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Catch the ZingTrain

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Hello. How Can We Help You?

10:59Members only

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Professional Presents

1:10Members only

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Introduction to the Sequencer

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Next VideoHeijunka at Zingerman's

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The Critical Role of IT and Programming

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Zingerman's IT Philosophy

8:16Members only

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Line Side Kanban System

3:05Members only

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Prepping the Bread

4:18Members only

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The Hot Station

3:03Members only

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A Very Special Lunch

2:02Members only

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Setting the Pace at Picking

9:00Members only

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"Check," Please!

6:49Members only

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Making It Look Good in Assembly

2:58Members only

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Getting It All Together at Recombination

4:36Members only

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Supercomputing in Packing

7:21Members only

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Shipping Made Easy and a Process Recap

6:32Members only

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Now Hiring, the Zingerman's Way

6:45Members only

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Zingerman's Wrap Up

8:06Members only

Next Video Heijunka at Zingerman’s 

Tom works through an exam­ple of how orders are lev­eled, or smoothed, before they’re released to the shop floor. If you’re look­ing for a real life case of study of hei­jun­ka in action this is the video for you!