Want to see what total participation looks like in a company starting Lean? Well, watch is video shared with my be Paul at Kukoon Rugs.
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Poka-Yoke
Paul Akers find the perfect example to explain poka-yoke: any mechanism in any process that helps an equipment operator avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka). Its purpose is to eliminate product defects by preventing, correcting, or drawing attention to human errors as they occur. If you like this video, give it a thumbs up & subscribe to our channel.
Lean Bathroom Bucket
Christian changed out the flip up handle on the bathroom bucket for FastCap’s Quick Grip handle.
The Holy Triad
Paul Akers discusses The Holy Triad: Health; Relationships; Career. For more information on Lean Life, go to this link.
Lean Cubby Light Build Box
Lyle reorganized the Cubby Light build box bringing order to chaos. Now that’s Lean.
Are you fixing what bugs you?
Thomas Gafgen, of Thomas P. Gafgen Cabinetmakers in Cream Ridge, New Jersey sent us this video showing genius way to store Tupperware lids! For more information on Thomas P. Gafgen Cabinetmakers, visit their website.
Run the Experiment
Paul Akers discusses the Lean concept called “run the experiment”. Here is what he learned through experimenting with an arch support.
Japanese Onsen
Paul Akers spends time at a Japanese Onsen and explains the process for the Japan Study Mission Team. It not too early to sign up for the Japan Study Mission in November. In fact, Team 30 (Nov 4-9) only has 4 spots left and Team 31 (Nov11-16) only has 10 spots left. Press here for more information.