Improvement Videos

[CBCB]

Hey y’all, just wanted to share a video I put together.

We make improvements around the shop daily, and use videos to explain and communicate them across the team. I figured that some of the better ones were worth sharing, so I tossed a couple into a montage video here.

Couple gems throughout by my favourite is the way we started bookmarking suppliers/brands for purchasing.

Lemme know what ya think. I’ve got a couple more clips in the bank already so montage #2 is already underway.

https://youtu.be/NlATW0VpYGA

[Dottonedan]

Thanks!  Very helpful.  It's all of the little things, (walking 10 less feet 15 times a day) that we don't think about that count.

[Atownsend]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[CBCB]

Thanks!  Very helpful.  It's all of the little things, (walking 10 less feet 15 times a day) that we don't think about that count.

Yep exactly. Start with finding the seconds and the minutes will follow! Thanks for watching Dan.

[CBCB]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!

It’s truly my pleasure!


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[easyrider1340]

Good stuff!  I heard some things that made my ears perk up.  If you need any advice regarding TPS, hit me up.  I’m a 25 year veteran in Toyota (my day job). 

...and it’s “con bon”, not “can ban”.  :-)




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[BP]

I thought is was kanban?

[easyrider1340]

That is correct spelling.  I was referencing the pronunciation of kanban. 

I thought is was kanban?

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[CBCB]

Thanks Terry, would love to chat. And yes I am heavily leaning on Japan and Lean. It really really screams at me like ‘this is for you’.

Would love to chat a bit. Facebook maybe?

Can you recommend a book or two? Besides the Toyota way. Thank you!!!

[easyrider1340]

Thanks Terry, would love to chat. And yes I am heavily leaning on Japan and Lean. It really really screams at me like ‘this is for you’.

Would love to chat a bit. Facebook maybe?

Can you recommend a book or two? Besides the Toyota way. Thank you!!!

Anytime.   Terry Melanie Martin on FB
I really don’t have any suggestions on books off the top of my head.   I’ll think about that.  But do some googling on Eiji Toyoda’s visit to Ford.  It is said that his trip changed the automotive industry forever.  Cool story!

But, I do like what you are doing.   Our people are our most important resource.  Involving them at each stage of development and production is critical to thorough understanding and gaining their commitment to follow the goal.  You mentioned a morning meeting - we do a 6 minute meeting before each shift, to stretch and share relevant process or company information before starting work. 

Continuous improvement or kaizen is also a very important initiative - and the kaizens don’t have to be big.   In fact, lots of small ones are better - when that is happening, your team members are engaged and looking for opportunities to make things better.  Score!

Never forget - Respect For People and Continuous Improvement.   2 main pillars of TOYOTA. 

Be happy to share more if the forum is open to that. 

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[Dottonedan]

Terry, I’m sure I speak for the other two. The more education we can share that applies to efficient production the better.  Book suggestions, theories, policy, procedures, and good habits, all encouraged.

[CBCB]

Terry, I’m sure I speak for the other two. The more education we can share that applies to efficient production the better.  Book suggestions, theories, policy, procedures, and good habits, all encouraged.

100% agree here.

And thanks again Terry. Respect for people is what’s hitting me hard lately. Island mentality like, we need to respect each other and do good work because our world is small and we will see each other again. And respect for resources, time and materials and the funds from our clients (neighbours).

I sometimes feel like we are still a bit ‘slow’ because of it. We don’t put up huge numbers on our single auto. But it feels like it’s getting close to where all the systems are really working together. Flow is coming!!!

[kingscreen]

2 Second Lean:
https://youtu.be/zbL4LwmWAy0

[CBCB]

2 Second Lean:
https://youtu.be/zbL4LwmWAy0

This is where i started! His new book ‘Bannish sloppiness’ is really good too. 2sec lean was literally a life changing concept for me. Like wow, it can be easy and even fun to implement lean culture. Definitely helping me get a hold on the basic concepts. We started with 3S and the daily meetings, now we almost have kanban for everything. And now working on videos for processes. The journey continues!!!


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[Maxie]

I started listening on YouTube to 2 second Lean, really interesting.    Thanks for posting.