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Gembutsu Consulting
Gembutsu Consulting are Japanese trained lean manufacturing consultants.
Gembutsu Consulting embraces the Japanese principle of kaizen in its work with companies wanting to improve their manufacturing processes and business efficiencies. They also work with service oriented organizations.
Kaizen
The kaizen concept makes so much sense on many levels. It's all about a team approach to identifying issues, problem solving and continuous, gradual improvement.
Small changes lead to standardization and improved business outcomes.
Toyota Production System
Kaizen is closely associated with Toyota. Toyota implemented this approach and became a highly successful company.
In the 1980's academics James Womack and Daniel Jones studied and analyzed the success of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Womack and Jones noted the efficiency of the Toyota Production System, and described it as "lean manufacturing."
Lean Manufacturing Training
Many of us have been involved in ineffective training programs which were more theory than substance.
So it's reassuring to see that Gembutsu Consulting works with businesses to develop a customized blend of curriculum and workplace application to best meet their needs.
Flexibility & Relevance
Relevance is more likely to result in higher staff motivation with regards to training. Lean manufacturing training recognizes the key importance of practical training and the differing needs of each workplace.
The ideal mix of classroom and shop floor training can also be negotiated depending on a company's specific needs.
Learning Materials
This flexibility is also reflected in the training materials. Powerpoints and Excel spreadsheet materials are editable. After training, companies can use the core templates and information to develop their own inhouse programs.
National & International Focus
Based in Seattle, Gembutsu Consulting also have an international focus. They have projects in North America, Europe and Japan. Lean manufacturing consultants support projects in English, German, French and Hungarian.
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