Genchi Genbutsu
The term Genchi Genbutsu is Japanese in origin and came from the Toyota Production System, which is where methodologies like Lean manufacturing originated. Loosely translated, the term means “go and see.” When used in a workplace, it is usually said to imply that when there is a problem in the facility, the best thing you can do is go out and actually see the physical location where…
Tony Ferraro | April 8, 2016 | Lean | Gemba, Genchi Genbutsu, Lean Manufacturing