The subject matter of this 105-minute program is What is Gemba and more particularly, How to do a Gemba Walk? It will be presented using a multimedia of PowerPoint and custom videos and reinforced by interactive group exercises, questions and discussions.
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)
Presented by:
- Rich Seiler, Unified-Works
- Dave Olson, W. B. Olson, Inc.
- Anthony Camasta, The Hill Group
- Brian McKibben, The Cumberland Group
- Nancy Dolan, Advocate Health Care
Track: Building People, Scaling Lean in the Enterprise, Leading Change in Design and Construction
Level: Fundamental
Presenters: Rich Seiler, Unified-Works; Dave Olson, W. B. Olson, Inc.; Anthony Camasta, The Hill Group ; Brian McKibben, The Cumberland Group; Nancy Dolan, Advocate Health Care
Event type: Gemba Walk
Capacity: 240
Location: Salon C 5/6
Day/Time: Wednesday 10:20 AM
Open to all registrants