Gemba kaizen can be redefined as a process of continuously identifying, reducing, eliminating Muda, Mura, Muri. Gemba Kaizen workshops involve: focused improvement, setting up of cross-functional teams, kaizen time slot, applying 5 golden rules of Gemba management, avoid spending money (no investment), working in PDCA cycle.
Five Golden Rules Of Gemba Kaizen Workshop
Go to the Gemba
Check Gembutsu - (item at Gemba)
Take temporary measures on the spot
Find root cause & kill
Standardize to prevent recurrence
This deals with the concept of optimizing your organisation by using kaizen techniques and 3M at real work place.
Develops an eye to recognize wastes and act to eliminate it. Create foundation for continual improvement activities in an organization, which will not only help the participants to develop a base for the manufacturing setup, but, would also create the awareness for lean manufacturing principles.
