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Masaaki Imai on Gemba Kaizen and Lean

What Is Gemba?

Mr. Masaa­ki explains the true pow­er behind ​“going to the gemba.”

  • 0:08 — The def­i­n­i­tion of gemba 
  • 1:49 — An exam­ple of a famous TV char­ac­ter ​“Going to Gemba”
  • 3:12 — About ​“fab­ri­cat­ed data”

Course Videos

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Introduction to Masaaki Imai on Gemba Kaizen and Lean

00:40

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The Three Requirements for Embracing Kaizen and Lean

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Flow, Synchronization, and Leveling (FSL)

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Management Involvement vs. Management Commitment

00:57Members only

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How Kaizen Leads to Lean and Green

03:06Members only

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What Is Management?

05:31Members only

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What Is Gemba?

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Growing Up on the Gemba

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5s Is the Starting Point of Kaizen

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The Lean Roadmap & The Christopher Columbus School of Business

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Full Masaaki Imai on Gemba Kaizen and Lean Course

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