Poka-yoke is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing” or “error-proofing.” It is a lean manufacturing technique aimed at preventing errors or defects in processes...
Read moreGKW Business Solutions can significantly improve financial performance by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and enhancing quality. Lean principles, primarily focused on...
Read moreValue Stream Mapping is a powerful tool to eliminate waste in your business and drive EBITDA and Cash. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean-management method used to visualize and analyze the...
Read moreKata refers to structured routines and patterns of behavior aimed at continuous improvement and learning. Specifically, kata in this context is part of a method popularized by Mike Rother in his...
Read moreMany businesses do not fully understand the overall value that can be generated by focusing on Setup Reduction. A common tool that works extremely well is Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)...
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