The Path to Patient Safety in Japan (or Elsewhere): Reporting Problems, Solving… Mark Graban Jan 21, 2020 1 Blog As I blogged about this morning, don't forget that you can get a FREE Kindle copy of Practicing Lean today!-->!-->!-->…
Why are Factories in Value Stream Maps Drawn That Way? What’s That Shape? Mark Graban Dec 17, 2019 0 Blog 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 Mark Graban Dec 2, 2019 1 Blog 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 Mark Graban Jun 11, 2019 2 Audio 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” Mark Graban Jan 14, 2019 29 Audio 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… Mark Graban Dec 12, 2018 5 Blog I had a great time and learned so much as a guest of Honsha and their Executive Development Mission trip to Japan!-->…