Gemba Academy for Manufacturing
We have the manufacturing industry to thank for Lean and Six Sigma. Both methodologies are used by manufacturers across the globe, and their applications to the factory floor are more relevant than ever. From slashing production times, to minimizing material waste, to promoting employee safety, there are so many ways continuous improvement can revolutionize your organization.
Our personalized process leads to success
Our engaging video content and site-based subscription model are designed to inspire changes that yield real, long-term results.
What Can Lean and Six Sigma Do for You?
FastCap is famous for making small, often simple improvements that together make the Washington-based tool manufacturer an incredibly efficient and successful organization. Inspired by concepts like Poka-Yoke and 5S, FastCap uses kaizen foam, color-coded tools, and even scooters to make work easier and more fun. We believe that continuous improvement doesn’t have to be complicated, and FastCap is a great example of that.
Customer Success
Whether you’re a small local business or a huge international corporation, we will work with you to find a subscription package that best meets your needs. Some of our manufacturing customers have included:
Sample Resources
Review just some of our training material relevant to manufacturing.
Videos
- Project Selection Value Stream Mapping Seven Deadly Wastes Gemba Kaizen: JIT Pays The Seven Quality Control Tools Kanban A3 Thinking Quick Changeover - The SMED System Lean Case Study: Fireblast Global Lean Case Study: FastCap 2014 Lean Journey Interviews: Daman Products Total Quality Management (TQM) Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Gemba Walk Essentials Visual Management Virtual Management Systems TWI - Training Within Industry Toyota Kata
Podcasts
- GA 051 | The Lean Transition with Ashley Bailey GA 077 | How an Engineering Manager Practices Lean with Rob Connelly GA 081 | Wiremold's Lean Journey with Orry Fiume GA 094 | How to Embrace Lean with Bob Rush GA 095 | How to Practice Lean from the Heart with Karl Wadensten GA 117 | How to Stay Motivated on Your Lean Journey with Dale Crownover GA 203 | How to Apply Lean to Manufacturing Location Decisions with Harry Moser GA 409 | Continuous Improvement at Douglas Dynamics with Shannan Vlieger GA 347 | Leveraging Deliberate Practice with Billy Taylor
Articles
- So You Think You Need an A3 Template Safety In Numbers: What Message Are We Sending? Owning Numerical Ignorance Fun With Measurement Systems Analysis - Part 1 Lean Strategies for Workforce Development in Manufacturing 10 Behaviors to Practice Respect for People 101 Kaizen Templates: Changeover Analysis