What are the Origins of the Term SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)? Mark Graban Apr 16, 2021 4 Blog In my recent podcast with Ritsuo Shingo, one topic was the history of the acronym "SMED" -- it stands for!-->…
Rituso Shingo on The Toyota Production System and SMED Mark Graban Apr 12, 2021 0 Interviews Scroll down for show notes, how to subscribe, a full transcript and more My guest for Episode #409!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Toyota Tour Thoughts – Yes, They Have Opportunities for Kaizen Mark Graban Jan 13, 2014 4 Blog I had a chance to go back to the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) plant in south San Antonio last week with…
Say No to "Quick Changeover"… Mark Graban May 23, 2008 2 Blog Changeover.comYou might be surprised to see that phrase. Say "no" to quick changeover?? That's a core method in the…
L.A.M.E.: 5S Making Things Harder on Employees Mark Graban May 19, 2007 2 Blog Here's a follow up to my earlier post on 5S not being about neatness (or for neatness' sake).A reader submitted…
Lean Diaper Changing Mark Graban Apr 17, 2007 6 Sean Michael's World: Lean Diaper ChangingThis isn't from first-hand experience, believe me. Here's a post that…
Quick Changeover for American Airlines Center Mark Graban Apr 16, 2007 1 Juggling act sets up rinkEven though I'm still a pretty die hard Red Wings fan, I live in Stars country now. Don't…
"Open Wide and Say ‘Lean’" Mark Graban Apr 10, 2007 1 By Dean Bliss (bio below)At the recent Shingo Prize conference, I was reminded of the power of Lean. Not just…
Lean for High Takt Times Andy Wagner Jan 21, 2007 0 Blog Mark's Note: After some of my adventures in blogging about lean in aerospace, I got a volunteer to add some…
KanBan vs. "The Pile" – Lean in the Laundry Room Bill Hanover Aug 14, 2006 7 By Bill Hanover, ThroughPut SolutionsWith seven children and two adults all living in the same house we have found…
Standard Work from the World of Nascar Mark Graban Jun 16, 2005 0 WSJ.com - Requires Subscription:I love using Nascar examples for lean training -- quick changeover (external setup…