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Lean manufacturing makes use of various lean tools for improvement in production effectiveness and efficiency. The main goal of such an approach is to get the maximum output by making use of less time, less effort and fewer resources, that is, to create a Lean process. Continual improvement is an important part of every operation and the same can be achieved by applying the lean tools. Some of the commonly used Lean tools in manufacturing are as follows:
- Kaizen
- Poka-Yoke
- Jidoka
- Gemba
- Kanban
- Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
In continuation our series, this article discuss about Gemba in detail:
GEMBA
Gemba is a Japanese term which means ‘the actual place’ where value added work takes place. This term focuses on the fact that direct observation is required on the shop floor which needs to be improved. Gemba helps in connecting the management with the employees and to identify the problems which are source of waste. Gemba encourages a deep, systematic, and expansive understanding of manufacturing inefficiencies and issues through first-hand observation and discussions with key employees.
Gemba helps to look for improvement opportunities. Observing the actual workplace is essential to understand the real work flow which is necessary for sustainable improvements.
