Tag: genbutsu
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Milk Run System: Turning Logistics Efficiency into a Competitive Advantage
“The more inventory a company has, the less likely they will have what they need.” – Taiichi Ohno Introduction Whenever we go to the market to buy groceries, we naturally create a mental plan before we start shopping. Based on our shopping list, we decide the order in which we will visit different shops to…
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3G: Gemba, Genbutsu & Genjitsu – The Power of Going to the Source
“Leaders don’t manage from conference rooms; they lead from the floor.” – Taiichi Ohno Introduction When Ram, Sita, and Lakshman were living in the forest during exile, Ravan kidnapped Sita. Lord Ram had two choices. The easy choice was to simply ask Lakshman to go and search for her. But instead, he chose a wiser…