ADUM Study Mission – DAY 6 – The Hilltop System

George Trachilis of the Lean Leadership Institute shares a video for each day of the study mission. Join him as he lives his dream of “Travelling the World while consulting over the internet” (while serving others along the way.

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03.16.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

What is Toyota Production System?

Paul asked Mr. Ritsuo Shango what is the Toyota Production System (TPS)? How would he describe it to me if I knew nothing about lean manufacturing and I met you for the first time and learned that you were an expert in this?

03.15.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Norman Bodek – Harada Method

Norman Bodek discussed of the Harada Method. For more information on the Harada Method, visit their website.

03.10.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Harada Method Leaned Out

Paul Akers discusses what he learned on the Japan trip about the Harada Method. To see Paul’s document, go to this link and look under Lean Documents.

03.09.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

ADUM Study Mission – DAY 1 – Thought of the Day

Paul Akers discusses what he learned on Day 1 of his ADUM Study Mission in Japan.

ADUM Study Mission – DAY 2 – Summary of GC Industries

Paul Akers discusses what he learned on Day 2 of his ADUM Study Mission in Japan.

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Tool Foam Home

Michael, of Hagemeyer North America, sent us this video and said, “Do your MERI Inspection Tools have a Comfy Home in the Foam?”

03.09.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

ADUM Study Mission – DAY 4 – Ritsuo Shingo

Paul Akers discusses what he learned on Day 4 of his ADUM Study Mission in Japan. If you like this video, give it a thumbs up & subscribe to our channel.

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Japan Study Mission – DAY 5 – Takashi Harada Method

“Today we had the extreme pleasure of meeting with Takashi Harada….. George is really put his whole head into the Harada Method. Lean Leadership Institute promoted and supported Rafael Lucero in the organization. In this Study Mission we will have Norman Bodek as “Cicerone”. Norman Bodek, worldwide known as “the godfather of lean” has guided more than 25 Study Missions to Japan, and this is probably his last Study Mission.”

Sandvik Greeting

Paul sends a personal welcome to lean to Per at Sandvik in Sweden. And discussing what he is leaning about lean while at Toyota in Japan.

03.03.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations