Tag: Shingo
In Memoriam: Ritsuo Shingo, Former Toyota Executive and Lean Teacher
I am saddened to hear of the death of Ritsuo Shingo (1947-2023), as announced by the Shingo Institute. He was the son of Shigeo...
Professor John Grout, A Deep Dive On Mistake Proofing And Lean
My guest for Episode #462 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Professor John Grout, the former dean of the Campbell School of Business at Berry College...
Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: November 5, 2021
Thanks as always to Ryan McCormick for this... there's always so much good reading, listening, and viewing shared here by him!
News, blogs, articles, resources,...
What are the Origins of the Term SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of...
In my recent podcast with Ritsuo Shingo, one topic was the history of the acronym "SMED" -- it stands for "Single-Minute Exchange of Die,"...
My Upcoming Keynote for the Virtual Shingo Conference on “Measures of...
As I talked about in this video, I was supposed to do a half-day workshop on Measures of Success for the annual Shingo Conference...
Postponed: My “Measures of Success” Workshop at the Shingo Conference 2020...
Thanks to the Shingo Institute for inviting me to facilitate a half-day workshop at the Shingo Conference, being held this year in Orlando, April...
Easier, Better, Faster, Cheaper… What’s Missing There?
What if "easier" is less safe? Great question. It begs the question of why Safer isn't first in Shingo's list? Is it because safety is assumed to be such a fundamental pre-condition in the Toyota culture or the Lean approach? Safety is such a non-negotiable point that it doesn't need to be said?
Is Calling People “Concrete Heads” the Most Effective Lean Change Strategy?
When did the term "concrete head" start getting thrown around in Lean circles? Do people still use this label today? Is it helpful? Should we agree that the term is disrespectful and counter productive?
Receiving the Shingo Research Award for “Healthcare Kaizen”
Last night, my co-author Joe Swartz and I were able to formally receive the Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award for our book Healthcare Kaizen. We learned...
Upcoming Webinars with Mark Graban, Shingo, and KaiNexus
Here are a few upcoming free webinars that I am participating in... I hope you are interested and can attend:
Mark Graban & Joe Swartz...
Key Takeaways from the 2013 Northeast Shingo Prize Conference
Mark's Note: Today's post is by a regular guest contributor, Christina Kach. I was disappointed that I couldn't attend this year's event in Massachusetts,...
Shingo Research Award for “Healthcare Kaizen”!
My co-author Joe Swartz and I are happy to announce that our book Healthcare Kaizen was named a recipient of the prestigious Shingo Professional...
