LCI Chicago Community of Practice

presents

What Is Gemba & How to Do A Gemba Walk

The intent is to introduce the basic mechanics of a Gemba Walk and its link to continuous process improvement. It will center on better understanding the current state of value streams; bridging the gap between management, planning and the frontline work; enhancing how to look at work and talk to workers; analyzing and managing waste and resources and raising awareness of efficient job site organization and visual management.

Agenda:

• Tell the story behind this presentation
• Clarify objectives
• Explain Gemba and Gemba Walk
• Observe actual Gemba Walk video
• Summarize value, value stream and value creators
• Compare and contrast Modern Management vs. Lean Management
• See how to bridge horizontal gaps of the supply-chain and vertical gaps of organizations
• Outline the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) and the seven categories of resources (TIMMESS)