From identifying issues in workplace productivity to improving the production process and building trust among employees, a Gemba Walk is essential for managers — particularly in the manufacturing industry.We’ll cover what a Gemba Walk checklist should include and provide a step-by-step guide to ...
Gemba walks:Gemba walks are periodic factory walkthroughs designed to assess employee and machine performance, ask workers about their tasks and any roadblocks, and ensure that protocols are followed. Regular meetings:Middle managers and site leaders hold recurring meetings to discuss problem-solving st...
Poka yoke is based on the principle that “quality should be built into the process”. It is not enough to rely on inspection or testing to ensure quality; instead, the process should be error-proofed so that defects cannot occur in the first place. Poka yoke is also a proactive approach...
Typically, Belden conducts a Gemba walk to fully understand key operational challenges within the facility; however, because this project rolled out during COVID-19 and the plant didn’t allow third-party visitors, Belden wasn’t able to conduct a traditional Gemba wa...