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Lean Lingo Explained

Brad Schmidt, Managing Partner of Gemba Japan, explains the roots of several of the most popular lean terms. As you'll soon realize, Brad loves to talk, smile, and have fun. And the fact he speaks and writes Japanese definitely helps!

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Kaizen

Learn why kaizen actually means so much more than continuous improvement.

Topic:

  • Kaizen
  • Lingo

Languages:

  • Chinese
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

Skill Level:

  • Beginner

Speakers:

  • Schmidt

Video Type:

  • Classroom
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