VIDEO: Lean Tip of the Week | What is an “improvement kata” in lean manufacturing? Find out in under 3 minutes with Polaris MEP’s Nathan Bonds.
Category: Lean Manufacturing
Interview Edition: igus Improvement Kata Series (part 1) – Get the Direction of the Challenge
VIDEO: Lean Tip of the Week | Polaris MEP goes on-site with Rhode Island manufacturing leader igus to explore the lean Improvement Kata.
Improvement Kata Series (pt 2) – Grasping the Current Condition
VIDEO: Lean Tip of the Week | Part 2 of a series of videos exploring the lean manufacturing Improvement Kata.
Improvement Kata Series (pt 3) – Target Process Condition
VIDEO: Lean Tip of the Week | Part 3 of a series of videos exploring the lean manufacturing Improvement Kata. Target Process Condition.
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TWI: Lean Genesis
Lean manufacturing has its roots in Training Within Industry (TWI), a training method introduced more than 80 years during the World Wars to both reduce training time AND make workers more productive. Project Manager Nathan Bonds kicks off a series of Lean Tip of the...
TWI: Job Instruction
TWI JOB INSTRUCTION training is a 4 step methodology to quickly train employees to do a job correctly, safely, conscientiously. VIDEO.
TWI: Job Methods
In this video, Nathan Bonds explains how the JOB METHODS component of Training Within Industry leads to faster cycle times and higher yields.
TWI: Job Relations
VIDEO: TWI JOB RELATIONS teaches manufacturing leaders how to prevent problems and effectively resolve conflicts.