The Path to Patient Safety in Japan (or Elsewhere): Reporting Problems, Solving…
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Why are Factories in Value Stream Maps Drawn That Way? What’s That Shape?
Typically, the customer (or supplier) icon in classic Lean "Value Stream Mapping" looks like a factory.
Well,…
Making People and Making Things – in Japan or Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
Monday was the first day of my fifth Lean study trip to Japan. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to once again…
Inside Toyota’s Takaoka #2 Line – Flexibility and Kaizen
This is an interesting article:
Inside Toyota's Takaoka #2 Line: The Most Flexible Line In The World
I…
Toyota as a “People Development Company”
When I had the chance to go back to Japan last October with Honsha, there was a big focus on what the former…
My Embarrassing Sushi Mistake in Japan; Standardized Work, Leadership, and Mental…
I had a great time and learned so much as a guest of Honsha and their Executive Development Mission trip to Japan…
Why Would You Go Back To Japan? Haven’t You Been There, Done That?
When I got back from Japan a few weeks back, somebody at a hospital client of mine asked me:
"Why go back to…
Should This Japanese Hospital React to a Dip in Kaizen Submissions?
Last week, I wrote Part 1 of this piece about TQM and "Small Kaizen" at a Japanese Hospital pharmacy.
The…
“Small Kaizen” at a Japanese Hospital Pharmacy, Part 1
I'm overdue in writing more about my last trip to Japan a few months back.
Today, I'll like to share some…
“So why are you here in Japan?” Kaizen, Popularity, Fads, and…
Monday, I blogged about the sushi-making class I took on my last Sunday in Japan. Later that same Sunday, I did a…
Following the Rules in Japan: Lean, Sushi, and Otherwise
Last week, I got back from my third trip to Japan and we visited three hospitals, Toyota, another manufacturer, and…
What Books on #Lean and TPS Are Sold at the Toyota Museum in Nagoya?
It's Monday morning in Nagoya, Japan as I write this. I'm still jet-lagged and up early, so here's a blog post…
Off to Japan… Time to Learn and Be Inspired!
Greetings! I'm off to Japan today and next week is my third "Lean Healthcare Study Trip" in the country. As I asked…
Tour Preview: The Japanese Health Care System at a High Level
As I prepare to go back to Japan, I'm sharing some insights about the Japanese health system from the excellent…
The WSJ Overgeneralizes about The “Japanese Model,” Not All Companies…
Not all Japanese companies are the same. "Lean isn't easy" if you're a Japanese company. Toyota has created…
Applying Kaizen to My Various Websites
I do my best to practice what I preach. I'm not perfect, by any means, but I'm pretty good about practicing the…
More Thoughts on the Next Japan Lean & Kaizen Study Trip
Again, there's still time to sign up for the next Lean and Kaizen study trip to Japan that I'm facilitating with…
Join Me for an Upcoming Lean Healthcare Study Trip to Japan
Come join me and Kaizen Institute in the last week of February as we lead a study trip to Japan. This will be my…