Kaizen Lore |
The links at left lead to stories about kaizen that help in understanding its spirit and it's basic principles. |
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What does "kanban" mean in Japanese? Why was it chosen to represent the now world-famous part procurement system? Is kanban really at the heart of the Toyota Production System, or is it something else? ...from conversations with Chihiro Nakao
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Taiichi Ohno didn't always make sense. It seemed like he wanted to have his cake and eat it too. The kaizen approach is like this. Don't argue over which way comes first. Just try everything! ...from conversations with Chihiro Nakao |
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The person who delivers materials to a Just in Time production line is called a "water spider." What are the origins of this term? ...from conversations with Chihiro Nakao |
