


Top 10 Experiences from Japan Lean Study Trip - May 2018 - #JapanLeanStudyTrip
A vision realized
When I moved to Japan in January 2015…

Japan Gemba Visit: Ashikaga Part 4 - Eco-R, using 5S and kaizen to create a sustainable world and joyful society
As I've written about in earlier posts, last spring I led…

Japan Gemba Visit: Ashikaga Part 3 – Ogura Metal's joyful "5S Theme Park" and Kaizen Spirit
Last spring I led a study trip to the Japanese town of Ashikaga,…

Japan Gemba Visit: Ashikaga Part 2 – Ogura Metal – using 5S and Lean to "bring smiles to all employees & customers"
Earlier this year I led a Lean study trip to the Japanese town…

Japan Gemba Visit: Ashikaga Part 1 - the city that uses 5S to revitalize and bring joy to the community
Most of you have heard of "5S", but have you ever heard of an…

Japan Gemba Visit - Toyota Memorial Hospital: Part 3 - Toyota Production System principles in action
As I shared in previous posts, Toyota Memorial Hospital (TMH)…

Upcoming Japan Lean 5S Study Trip: "Best of Ashikaga - Lean Management, Rural Winery, Japan's First School and More!
Last year I learned of a town in rural Japan that considers…

Life in Japan: Wrap it up! - Value or Waste?
I love living in Japan and having this opportunity to learn about…

"Live less out of habit and more out of intent" - Intentions for 2016
I recently saw the quote "Life less out of habit and more out…

Life in Japan: Visual and audible management to guide everyday life
One of tenets of Lean and the Toyota Production System "visual…

Life in Japan: Where clean is beautiful, but 5S is still hard
This past weekend I took the Japanese Language Proficiency Test…