[…] Members When waste is identified in a design or construction process, the team should conduct the PDCA process to eliminate or minimize that waste and increase the value added to the project. The identification of waste in project processes often occurs through other Lean methods such as Value Stream Mapping, A3 Thinking, and Gemba Walks.
GEMBA WALK RECAP: • Where the value is created • Understand, influence, and connect people on processes • Value is what the customer is willing to pay for • Designer, builders and seller create value • A value stream is a sequence of interdependent activities • Can’t lead from your office • It’s […]
GEMBA WALK OBSERVATION Date of Walk Champion Gemba Walk Purpose: Location/ Area Observed Team Members Present: 1. GEMBA WALK PURPOSE: WHAT IS BEING OBSERVED & WHY? 2. CURRENT STATE: What am I expecting to see happening? Who should be involved? Who is doing the work? What assumptions do I have before observing the […]
[…] Congress app is very helpful for finding out who you can meet, learning more about sessions, and understanding all the different events, including Learning Days, social events, Gemba Day, and more. Chris offered, “I go out of my way to catch up with new people and ones I haven’t seen in a while. The […]
[…] Go to the place of the process 1 Observe & talk with the people 2 Look for the 8 Wastes 3 Map & document the observations 4 GEMBA WALK Go firsthand to where the work is done. See and understand: How it’s done, the challenges, and opportunities to improve. LCI Gemba Walk poster.indd 1LCI […]
Join us for this exceptional GEMBA “in-action” experience to witness the power of multi-trade prefabrication and building modular assemblies, as the work takes place! Our host, TJ Wies Contracting, is a partner in the POD Squad team that is currently building the modular bathroom PODs and patient room headwalls for the BJC Phase […]
Gemba Host: Bobby Kalar is a construction technology and Lean practitioner with Turner Construction, supporting innovation, field technology integration, and operational excellence across complex projects. He has been actively involved in advancing Lean workflows, digital collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives on major infrastructure and aviation programs, including the new San Diego International Airport […]
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Communities of Practice (CoPs) are locally led groups within the design and construction industry across North America. They create a consistent forum for working through challenges, exchanging ideas and strengthening Lean practice over time. Events include Lean Coffees, Gemba Walks, Book Clubs, Happy Hours, Webinars, Lean Learning Series, LCI Education Courses, Congress Presentations and more!
