
Dive into the world of the GembaDocs Community with expert guests who share their stories, challenges and top tips for optimizing operations, lean culture adoption, and reducing waste. You’ll travel around the globe to learn how all types of organizations are setting new standards in process excellence.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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Alan Weir, recently retired from Toyota UK after nearly 34 years, delivered a moving keynote at Gemba Summit 2025 about what truly drives excellence in lean manufacturing. Speaking in Belfast where he grew up, Alan shared insights from his time as De... more
Brian Meyers, owner of Fat American Manufacturing, delivered an unforgettable keynote at Gemba Summit 2025 about the reality of leading lean transformation.
Meyers shared three powerful rules from his 14-month transformation journey: never go backw... more
Tom Hughes, CEO of GembaDocs and author of "Improvement Starts with I," delivered a thought-provoking keynote at Gemba Summit 2025 that challenged widely accepted lean beliefs. Hughes systematically "exploded" lean dogmas that hold organizations back... more
In this bonus episode, Tom Hughes visits FAT American Manufacturing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to talk with Brian Meyers, one of the most prolific GembaDocs users in the world.
In just over a year, Brian’s team have created more than 2,000 SOPs - and a... more
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Focusing on the optimization of operations and the adoption of lean culture, episodes feature expert guests who share their experiences and practical strategies across various organizational contexts. Discussions center on reducing waste and enhancing process excellence, offering insights into implementing effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), techniques like Gemba, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Each episode provides real-world examples and valuable anecdotes, highlighting the challenges and triumphs organizations face in their lean transformations. This approach sets a unique tone, making the content both relatable and actionable for listeners interested in improving their operational effectiveness and organi... more
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