May 2007 | Page 6 of 6 | Gemba Academy

Standards, Abnormality and the Ideal

By Jon Miller - May 3rd, 2007

The topic of warusa kagen led to some interesting further thought. The following statements are all true: 1. When work is performed in the absence of a standard, this is an abnormality 2. When standards exist but are not being followed

Hangin’ with Taiichi

By Ron - May 3rd, 2007

Let me set the scene of this momentous moment.My wife had already left for her Bible study. I had two kids in the tub (2 year old and 8 month) and my 4 year old was doing something bad… I am sure of it but can’t prove it si

Wanna Be Lean? Buy Some Carousels.

By Ron - May 3rd, 2007

I recently came across an article that irritated me. The gist of its message is that once all the “easy stuff” with Lean is taken care of… you know like respecting people, improving quality, and pulling material through t

Warusa Kagen is a Revolution of Awareness

By Jon Miller - May 2nd, 2007

There is a Japanese term that I like but is sadly not used as often as others in the Lean community, and may be indicative of a lack of focus in this key area of awareness. It is warusa kagen (悪さかげん) and means “conditio

Repent, I mean Hansei!

By Ron - May 2nd, 2007

I never seem to stop learning from my friend Jon Miller. I wanted to write a post about hansei and thus decided to dig around to see what other bloggers had to say on the topic. I typed hansei into Google and mid way through the firs

100th Post!

By Ron - May 1st, 2007

Tonight was my 100th post since starting LSS Academy in January of this year. So as I sip on some cheap Sutter Home White Zinfandel wine (California 2003) and reflect on the past few months I would just like to say thanks to all of you

Month: May 2007