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I am a student of industrial engineering , i took a course of motion and time study and that was when i first heard about the lean concept , but this video actually delivered a comprehensive overview of the lean manufacturing system and i now have a better and a deeper understanding of how lean actually works! Thanks a lot
"...just because I'm the boss doesn't give me the right to come in and destroy someones' work area." This is totally amazing. There's no word better than respect to describe that. This is by far the best video i've ever watched about Lean. Thank you for sharing it.
I have worked at organizations across North America that are renowned for Lean excellence. I have also had the privilege of visiting Paul's business (FastCap) numerous times. FastCap beats them all. These videos are a great teaching tool and an inspiration. Thanks Paul.
2 Second Lean started our company on the path to Lean Manufacturing. Every meaningful advance here comes from us adopting the concepts we first learned from Paul. Eliminating waste, building a culture of mutual respect, constant improvement became the core values of our company. When we began, Paul took the time to speak with me several times via Skype while we got our footing, then lost our footing and found it again.
I have met only a handful of people in my travels to 13 countries who truly understand lean manufacturing. I would say Paul is the most enthusiastic that I have ever seen. You're an inspiration Paul.
I have a long story, but the short of it is I trained and operated with a lean manufacturing mindset when it was fairly new to the US. I have been out of it for a long time (that is the long story). I worked with several factories producing 100's of millions of dollars using lean to the level Paul is demonstrating with a much higher success rate in all measurements over fancy computer systems the other divisions implemented. Even though the corporation was all profit $$$$$ driven the most successful business units were driven by these principles Paul talks to, including RESPECT. "Just because I'm the boss doesn't give me the right to come in and destroy anyone else's work area." Paul Akers. This interview has excited me again. Many things and ideas are coming back to me. Explosive, I am excited!!! Thank you!!
Paul described the lean philosophy beautifully. It was so nice to watch it. I want to contribute something to the definition of lean. Lean indeed is not a manufacturing system, it is an education system which aims to teach better thinking. It is a way to discover problems and resolve them.
I love Paul's and Fast Caps videos. I was able to "downsize" my 6000sq/ft shop to about an 800sq/ft shop while increasing my throughput and profit. So many good lessons.
I am an undergraduate in Supply Chain Management and we were taught about lean manufacturing under the degree program. Although, I could not get a right understanding about that concept until I watched this video. Actually, you guys gave us a comprehensive idea on how lean concept is applied in practical terms. So thank you very much and wish you all the best to do more videos like this.
I took lean six sigma in college and the professor had us read Paul's book and watch his videos. His methods are super useful for someone starting a business. I'm constantly thinking of how to apply lean concepts in my business and personal life. Understand though it is never ending. It is rather an effort of continuous improvement because there is a lot to learn.
We all try to do this , to implement this more or less in our businesses but this guy put a name on it and made it a law in his company and took it to extreme , impressive concept
I've seen lots of lean manufacturing clips on youtube. Most of them are about the theory itself. This video is so great that you can see every lean tool used in the workshop and why they're in need. Good job!
Hi ! I'm a French engineering student in production management, as it I'm learning and experiencing what is Lean management, manufacturing, thinking. One question came to my mind while I was working on Lean manufacturing in small and mid size company was : how to perpetuate Lean in this particular companies ? This video answered me a lots of it I think. Here are a the key points I want to keep in mind : - You are not working for profit but for a customers with needs (JIT) - You are working as a team with respect, keeping the quality of life at its best, and the will of solving problems. - You want to see the problems, see the waste, 3S'ing will benefit this even in the long term. - Last but not least, all of this points touches ALL collaborators, from the direction to the operators. Thank you for this video and amazing talk from Paul Akers. It realy inspires me and motivates me to, my turn, inspire, lead and motivate people.
VERY intriguing method! Just because we're willing, just because we're "qualified" or "experienced ", doesn't mean these principles are being executed. I'm a fairly new manufacturing manager and would love for my company to adopt this mindset! Looking forward to viewing part 2 and digging much deeper! Thanks for the share!
I have worked in the lean manufacturing environment in Texas for about 10 years building Cabinetry and countertops! It's hard to explain you don't realize you're being mean but it just ends up becoming a way of life I routinely showed up to work 30 minutes early it even starts before I leave my home. The last time I build commercial Cabinetry for the salon industry was in 2013. Since then I have been building templates and doing the field measurements for countertop companies doing Natural Stone. I just took a position as a bench Carpenter for a Millwork company after being out of the game for about 7 years! I just want to say it's extremely tough to transition to a company that does not use the five s's of lean manufacturing!
The level of engineering and innovation showcased here is truly impressive. I was captivated from start to finish, watching the incredible machines being designed and built with such precision and skill. The attention to detail and the passion for their craft is evident in every aspect of this video. It's amazing to see how Armbruster Engineering pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
I have and a huge supporter of lean. I’m a certified Lean Leader and translate lean manufacturing into processes in a digital and physical world. Through processes, data, forms, software and hardware you can implement lean and 5S with anything!
Best learning experience from amazing thinker, I always think that things are so bad in our society for selfishness lack of awareness, common sense is not that common, after watching this video I’m going to star by doing arrangements in my closets and refrigerator, thank you for sharing knowledge
Best video so far! You can tell that Paul knows what he's talking about. Got a lot of useful information from this video and I'm definitely going to apply lean in my personal and business life. Can't wait for part 2.
This seems to me like the same concepts that I've heard with "Profit First." You're always looking to make your profits - do something that will make you money, rather than just being productive. Productive doesn't cut it. You have to be doing money making activities, not busy work! Thanks!
For me those words like: " Value - first, give some quality to your customer" change my mind. It's better to create when you first thinking about what is the reason you just do it. Thanks for this video!
Excellent talk! Simple, honest and transparent way of showing Lean Manufacturing It's precious to hear about the improvements directly from the employees! That's what Lean is about Congratulations!
My first job was in a Japanese company, I studied there for 1 year and worked for 3 more years. I've got an exceptional knowledge about TPS and when I studied production engineering I realized that the biggest knowledge that I acquired was in my years working in that company even better than the university.
First I want to thank you for these great videos and second I want to felicitate you for this incredible job. This third thing is: I got a job as a QC Tech, in a company that's small but jumping so fast in growth, they have waste ( time waste) but they're not aware of, and me by instinct I can sometimes identify it sometimes it's couple of minutes sometimes is an hour. The shop floor is disorganized if someone is coming from outside this company or even from inside he can get lost in components boxes, product in process, and finished orders. The second waste ( materials) in 80% of cases we can prevent it if we have a vigilant worker who cares about the quality, and the reason behind this lack of motivation is that there is a lack of respect and we don't offer a value to everybody's idea and effort. So almost all workers are just waiting for 4.30pm or Friday. I stressed out these questions and problems to the manager and I want to implement lean, but I have not a solid background in that, I have law background not even in management or industry. But I feel I have lean by instinct I'm always keeping my house clean and keep only what I need to use even when I want to cook I clean everything before I do that. So what do you think and from where I need to start? How I can convince the team or the workers to come up with ideas to make that place enjoyable for all of us because I believe if we're comfortable in our work place we can do more and give more, I hope you take my comment in consideration or anyone here who can give an advice, I would be thankful. Thanks a lot
I first heard of Lean Manufacturing during my Automotive Engineering degree I can admit that I only fully understood it when I started working for Nissan Manufacturing and I encourage students to take on work placements
This is so inspiring, did show this video for a few colleagues at work. Hopefully taking small steps we will get LEAN culture and implement as much as possible
My most favorite part 26:57 The Lean management has nothing to do with money, it's all about improving the quality of people's lives. You're process oriented so work is easier, more enjoyable, you can deliver more value to your customer, greater quality for your customer.
Awesome video im a Product designer interning at a bicycle manufacturing company in the UK, my main focus will be decreasing waste (lean manufacturing). This video is super helpful thanks!
Great video and I agree with almost everything that was said except 1 thing. The entire premise of Lean, Shingo, 5S, continuous improvement, and process optimization is to improve profit. Yes all the things he said are also true about a better work environment, happy workers, smoother function etc. but that all leads to better profits
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BRASIL - Assisti e gostei muito do conteúdo, e é muito gratificante ver como o LIAN MANUFACTURING faz muita diferença nos processos, parabéns pelo conteúdo...
Now that I watched the complete episode 1 I’m thrilled to be able to squeeze in another one before my work at Amazon FC OLM1. One day soon I’d enjoy a coffee with Paul Akers. Happy Easter everyone! Peace out…,
@@UpFlip I sure would like to since this dinky job will get me climb this ladder like a rock star. I’m near Seattle by a 4 hour bus ride about to rewatch the parts 1 and 2 before I get a bus to my sisters house
This is what I was looking for for convince manufacturing and greater ease of work what a person need for production which increases efficiency, Quality of products and interest of the manufacturer.
Thank you for sharing this video, I liked the custom bin that you can just slide the parts from the work ben instead of leaning down and pick up the parts from the floor, put in the work ben, the put them down again…I will for sure apply that cool method to my work!!! Thank you!
My dissertation is currently about the impact of lean manufacturing on operational performance of manufacturing firms. I am so excited about this video. However lean is affected by moderating factors in which the firm operates. For instance, I have investigated the lean-performance relationship in the size of the firms, the type of manufacturing firms and the level of economic development
This is an amazing video. I am a CI Specialist and this just reset me totally I can make it simple to make it more effective I will get back to the basics This will be a more effective process for me.
Great enthusiasm! Process control has some work! Definitely some opportunity in the drill press operation. PPE on that operation could use some improvement.
The lean program I learned had a couple more S's. Rather than 3S it was 5S. The last S stands for sustain, a point that could really be emphasized. If you do all the other work in the 5S process yet fail to sustain it, the workplace goes back to what it was, maybe even worse than before lean .
Yes the FULL 5's are: Sort / Set in Order / Shine / Standardize and Sustain (the most important one and also the hardest for most companies / team). Its all too easy to back slide for most. but yes 3S/5S is the FOUNDATION to any Lean Culture and process improvement. Without 3S/5S the other pillars of Lean will be weak. Dont forget about the 6th "S" - SAFETY. Very important. THE MOST Important "S" but if you do the first 3 "S"'es then Safety usually will follow and work out
This video is so great that you can see every lean tool used in the workshop and why they're in need. Good job! I still see opportunities to improve. Mostly because there is no software in place. Lots of software solutions apply the Lean process to manufacturing and eliminate manual tasks. Data is critical to improving process flow. Paper can only ever be in one location at a time. Still, the concepts discussed in this video are very valuable.
Have you heard about Solvace? It's a great software to implement operacional excellence in manufacturing. It enables collaboration across all teams and shows real-time data to unlock actionable insights into inefficiencies impacting operational results. Have some usabillities stuff that could be better, but in general is very good and effective
I’m an engineer for a Toyota supplier. Just in time saved a lot of money for Toyota but they expect tier one and under to build all the inventory ready to go months ahead. We have a huge warehouses near Toyota plants and we are only tier one.
Everything Paul says is super accurate and it’s inspiring to see someone with success be so human, and also very humble. Is there a way I can be put into contact with him? I want nothing more in life than a mentor like himself to impart all their wisdom into me.
I'm about to transfer from warehouse to take on a lean manufacturing apprentice role within my company, a huge textile business in the UK. This has really helped, thank you.
@@UpFlip Thanks, I think you have to find a company who has a great product, spend time learning to ropes and recommending small improvements. Ask about an education program or in the UK an apprenticeship. Most companies have funding for these things.
I'm studying production engineering and this video is awesome!! I like so much the lean thinking concepts because it helping since the clean up and eliminate waste until the organization and profits enhance...
The true value of Lean is to understand the concept of Dysfunction and then to apply Inversion Thinking to those Dysfunctions. It is like multiplying minus with minus.
I once worked for a. Window manufacturer was somewhat similar I learned how to work together. Plus we had freedom. We knew what to do to fix the problems I never found another place to work like it we were happy to work .
Ive watched a lot of your videos and this is easily the best one. Highly informative, especially to my own business. This was incredibly insightful and I am very grateful for it.
Congratulations for your Job. It makes the world company batter, I work at Toyota of Brazil, and the only change is the language lol. We do exactly like that in our factory floor, it works and work really good.
This place reminds me of the episode of "Adam ruins everything" where he shows work environments that the boss thinks is "Fun" yet employees are really not having fun.
Its extremely hard to make people actually have fun at work. Its not supposed to be fun. Its supposed to create a culture of purpose and self management in the work areas.
@@adamh8368 yeah I'd rather work in a place where I don't have to think "this is stupid why do we have to do it this way" and never be able to get that fixed
@@elurocks13579 Because someone higher up made the decision and thats the way its done. WTF is a kombon and why the fuck does it go in a specific spot above my ahead when I am working on something? Who cares... but I bet you I crush out the most of those kombons a day compared to everyone else. No need to question everything.
I'm getting some odd vibes along those lines, but the Power dynamic of Boss vs Worker (as opposed to a Union / Workplace Democracy etc) is a separate problem than Wasteful Manufacturing/Organization Practices (as opposed to Lean Manufacturing). So i guess that is a valid take, but irrelevant to the concept of lean manufacturing. I hope my rambling makes sense aaaaa
I remember a few years ago wrapping stacked boxes at an Amazon facility. It probably took about a minute or so. I would imagine they now use those machines that you showed in your video. Much more efficient.
3S is a simplified version of 5S developed by Mr. Emoto, the president of Hoks Corporation of Japan. Here is a quote about 3S from chapter 7 of the book "2 Second Lean" by Paul Akers. "Mr. Emoto, shared with us what it was like in the dark days when their company was facing bankruptcy. His decision to build a Lean culture was a last-ditch effort to save the company. Feeling overwhelmed by the 5Ss, he decided to implement just three: sweeping, sorting, and standardizing everything. This man truly had a gift for simplifying things. He understood that if you made things simple, there was a much greater chance of people understanding and implementing the ideas. 5S-ing became 3S-ing."
Probably the best video you guys made! Also love how Paul talks about the lean concept and how practical it is in our everyday lives and not just for business owners! Thanks for the great ideas
Lean is all about people, process, and product. Human potential is the most overlooked resource in many companies. Too many companies apply technology to bad processes and blame the technology for not improving the bottom line. I discovered Paul Akers and FastCap several month's ago. It is inspiring to see the impact on other small to mid-size companies around the world.
On my airplane, I can adjust the carburetor engine in flight with a small lever labeled "rich/lean". I know running it too rich is getting poor fuel efficiency and soothing... but to lean lead to overheating and possibly engine failure. Keep this in mind when you try to teach people how to run their business...
I had heard of Lean before but not much about it. My boss is wanting to implement this into our work place, I will say it sounds interesting, not just for work places but for at home as well.
14:20 - 15:40 by far my fav part, to be lean is to be efficient. Having OCD help because u fixate on the small details in my humble opinion. This video is awesome! :)
Great theory and well to be practiced but the human element (safety, boredom, ergonomics, need for creativity) cannot be ignored when designing a manufacturing process.
I found out an area where they can improve. Instead of having the roof block out the sunlight and then using artificial lighting, they can cover some of their roof with transparent plexiglass roof panels and use the lights only during the evening or when its cloudy outside. This will have a significant impact on their energy consumption and electricity bill. I hope they take notice of this comment. 😁
I LOVE UPFLIP! I LOVE UPFLIP! AND I LOVE UPFLIP. My teacher Chuck at WA taught us about Kaizen and early Toyota? or Datsun manufacture and the practical and attainable ethics of Kaizen. No one has arrived until their life ethic is all about cutting waste and improving the quality of life of everything they touch, like a true Midas harming nothing, and upflipping everything! It is like how yeast moves through bread dough and changes everything from a blob to a light and yummy cheese brioche. UPFLIP you Rock! (Tell me if you made the child entrepreneur videos for the kideos?) Please! Thank you, Suzay
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Thanks so much for watching! Have you ever heard of lean manufacturing? Let us know in the comments below.
Have always heard of this as someone who supports Lean methodology in software, but have never seen in action. pretty cool!
Awesome! Hopefully you can take tips from this video and are able to apply it in your daily life :)
@@Carhug2012 Thats amazing to hear! We're glad that it had such a profound impact on your life and business. Great example!
@@Carhug2012 Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you!
I am a student of industrial engineering , i took a course of motion and time study and that was when i first heard about the lean concept , but this video actually delivered a comprehensive overview of the lean manufacturing system and i now have a better and a deeper understanding of how lean actually works! Thanks a lot
That's awesome! I'm happy to hear that you found this video to be very thorough and helpful on the concept.
Im a graduate industrial engineer and I feel like non of this lean thing makes sense , Will u please chat with me and explain some of it
@@JamesBond-fz7du Get yourself "The Toyota Way" by Jeffery Liker. That book should get you one foot in Lean thinking.
"...just because I'm the boss doesn't give me the right to come in and destroy someones' work area." This is totally amazing. There's no word better than respect to describe that. This is by far the best video i've ever watched about Lean. Thank you for sharing it.
I have worked at organizations across North America that are renowned for Lean excellence. I have also had the privilege of visiting Paul's business (FastCap) numerous times. FastCap beats them all. These videos are a great teaching tool and an inspiration. Thanks Paul.
Wow, how awesome! He truly is an expert in all things lean. We're glad you find value in our videos :)
2 Second Lean started our company on the path to Lean Manufacturing. Every meaningful advance here comes from us adopting the concepts we first learned from Paul. Eliminating waste, building a culture of mutual respect, constant improvement became the core values of our company. When we began, Paul took the time to speak with me several times via Skype while we got our footing, then lost our footing and found it again.
I have met only a handful of people in my travels to 13 countries who truly understand lean manufacturing. I would say Paul is the most enthusiastic that I have ever seen. You're an inspiration Paul.
How interesting! And yes, he's definitely very inspirational!
This is by far the best talk on lean I have ever listened to!
We're glad to hear that, Paul Akers is truly an expert!
I have a long story, but the short of it is I trained and operated with a lean manufacturing mindset when it was fairly new to the US. I have been out of it for a long time (that is the long story). I worked with several factories producing 100's of millions of dollars using lean to the level Paul is demonstrating with a much higher success rate in all measurements over fancy computer systems the other divisions implemented. Even though the corporation was all profit $$$$$ driven the most successful business units were driven by these principles Paul talks to, including RESPECT. "Just because I'm the boss doesn't give me the right to come in and destroy anyone else's work area." Paul Akers. This interview has excited me again. Many things and ideas are coming back to me. Explosive, I am excited!!! Thank you!!
Paul described the lean philosophy beautifully. It was so nice to watch it. I want to contribute something to the definition of lean. Lean indeed is not a manufacturing system, it is an education system which aims to teach better thinking. It is a way to discover problems and resolve them.
We'll be releasing a new video with Paul Akers in a week or so, he shares some more amazing thoughts!
I love Paul's and Fast Caps videos. I was able to "downsize" my 6000sq/ft shop to about an 800sq/ft shop while increasing my throughput and profit. So many good lessons.
Wow, that's amazing! That's the power of lean!
I am an undergraduate in Supply Chain Management and we were taught about lean manufacturing under the degree program. Although, I could not get a right understanding about that concept until I watched this video. Actually, you guys gave us a comprehensive idea on how lean concept is applied in practical terms. So thank you very much and wish you all the best to do more videos like this.
Came here from Pakman, good to see a channel that focuses on traditional small business rather than just tech startups. Very interesting.
Glad to have you here!
I took lean six sigma in college and the professor had us read Paul's book and watch his videos. His methods are super useful for someone starting a business. I'm constantly thinking of how to apply lean concepts in my business and personal life. Understand though it is never ending. It is rather an effort of continuous improvement because there is a lot to learn.
We all try to do this , to implement this more or less in our businesses but this guy put a name on it and made it a law in his company and took it to extreme , impressive concept
I've seen lots of lean manufacturing clips on youtube. Most of them are about the theory itself. This video is so great that you can see every lean tool used in the workshop and why they're in need. Good job!
Glad you liked it!
Hi ! I'm a French engineering student in production management, as it I'm learning and experiencing what is Lean management, manufacturing, thinking. One question came to my mind while I was working on Lean manufacturing in small and mid size company was : how to perpetuate Lean in this particular companies ?
This video answered me a lots of it I think. Here are a the key points I want to keep in mind :
- You are not working for profit but for a customers with needs (JIT)
- You are working as a team with respect, keeping the quality of life at its best, and the will of solving problems.
- You want to see the problems, see the waste, 3S'ing will benefit this even in the long term.
- Last but not least, all of this points touches ALL collaborators, from the direction to the operators.
Thank you for this video and amazing talk from Paul Akers. It realy inspires me and motivates me to, my turn, inspire, lead and motivate people.
Those are some very good points. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm very impressed by this man in every way. I love his way of thinking. Great lessons here,
We agree! Thank you for your comment.
This video makes me proud of being an Industrial engineer and a lean thinker.
VERY intriguing method! Just because we're willing, just because we're "qualified" or "experienced ", doesn't mean these principles are being executed. I'm a fairly new manufacturing manager and would love for my company to adopt this mindset! Looking forward to viewing part 2 and digging much deeper! Thanks for the share!
I have worked in the lean manufacturing environment in Texas for about 10 years building Cabinetry and countertops! It's hard to explain you don't realize you're being mean but it just ends up becoming a way of life I routinely showed up to work 30 minutes early it even starts before I leave my home. The last time I build commercial Cabinetry for the salon industry was in 2013. Since then I have been building templates and doing the field measurements for countertop companies doing Natural Stone. I just took a position as a bench Carpenter for a Millwork company after being out of the game for about 7 years! I just want to say it's extremely tough to transition to a company that does not use the five s's of lean manufacturing!
The level of engineering and innovation showcased here is truly impressive. I was captivated from start to finish, watching the incredible machines being designed and built with such precision and skill. The attention to detail and the passion for their craft is evident in every aspect of this video. It's amazing to see how Armbruster Engineering pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear that you found this video impressive!
I have and a huge supporter of lean. I’m a certified Lean Leader and translate lean manufacturing into processes in a digital and physical world. Through processes, data, forms, software and hardware you can implement lean and 5S with anything!
Its so true! We've started to implement lean in all aspects of our lives!
Do you have some recommendations on qualifications for me to achieve? Do you know of any resources on digital lean? Thank you :)
Best learning experience from amazing thinker, I always think that things are so bad in our society for selfishness lack of awareness, common sense is not that common, after watching this video I’m going to star by doing arrangements in my closets and refrigerator, thank you for sharing knowledge
Great to here! We're so glad to know that our videos have such a positive impact on people!
I like that you can also apply this in your life! Paul is amazing!
Yes! The concept of lean isn't only relevant in the business sector, it is equally as important in our daily lives!
Best video so far! You can tell that Paul knows what he's talking about. Got a lot of useful information from this video and I'm definitely going to apply lean in my personal and business life. Can't wait for part 2.
We're glad you liked it! Paul definitely knows what hes talking about! True expert in all things lean!
This seems to me like the same concepts that I've heard with "Profit First." You're always looking to make your profits - do something that will make you money, rather than just being productive. Productive doesn't cut it. You have to be doing money making activities, not busy work! Thanks!
Agreed! Being productive is great but what's the point when it doesn't make you money? Work smarter, not harder!
No. 27:45 is a great reminder. This is about respect, quality of life, solving problems. Profit is a secondary benefit.
@@Lowcountryyankee THIS; People over profits
I keep rewatching this interview. Excellent & Insightful thinking
For me those words like: " Value - first, give some quality to your customer" change my mind. It's better to create when you first thinking about what is the reason you just do it. Thanks for this video!
Well said Denis!
I LOVE THIS. "The minute it's not effortless... YOU FIX IT!" YES. EXACTLY!
Thank Christoher. Glad you enjoyed! Have you checked out some of our other videos?
I've spent almost 40 years in industry. Paul Akers is telling the absolute truth. It baffles me as to why more people don't listen to him.
maybe because he talks like an angry old man slightly off his rockers
So many great principles that ill make sure to apply to my business. Thank you Paul!
We're glad you found this video useful. Its a game changer!
You always have great videos. Full of practical knowledge. No useless hype just to sell the video or click baits. I like your style or interviews.
Just starting my career change into Lean and I can already say this guy is brilliant, compared to where I work now.
We're glad you found the video valuable Casper! What career are you transitioning into?
@@UpFlip from the floor of aircraft maintenance to the lean department/starting a lean department in the company.
Excellent talk!
Simple, honest and transparent way of showing Lean Manufacturing
It's precious to hear about the improvements directly from the employees! That's what Lean is about
Congratulations!
Thank u Japan for educating us we were just lost without ur wisdom
Participation.... Is a wonderful way of doing things Just in Time. I enjoy your teaching on Lean Manufacturing & Marketing... Thank you.
My first job was in a Japanese company, I studied there for 1 year and worked for 3 more years. I've got an exceptional knowledge about TPS and when I studied production engineering I realized that the biggest knowledge that I acquired was in my years working in that company even better than the university.
30 seconds of waiting IS value in itself if the customer enjoys the environment, like a nice a cozy café.
Any company that is guided by an individual this excited about their work and their life will be wildly successful, and will make money by default.
First I want to thank you for these great videos and second I want to felicitate you for this incredible job. This third thing is: I got a job as a QC Tech, in a company that's small but jumping so fast in growth, they have waste ( time waste) but they're not aware of, and me by instinct I can sometimes identify it sometimes it's couple of minutes sometimes is an hour. The shop floor is disorganized if someone is coming from outside this company or even from inside he can get lost in components boxes, product in process, and finished orders. The second waste ( materials) in 80% of cases we can prevent it if we have a vigilant worker who cares about the quality, and the reason behind this lack of motivation is that there is a lack of respect and we don't offer a value to everybody's idea and effort. So almost all workers are just waiting for 4.30pm or Friday.
I stressed out these questions and problems to the manager and I want to implement lean, but I have not a solid background in that, I have law background not even in management or industry. But I feel I have lean by instinct I'm always keeping my house clean and keep only what I need to use even when I want to cook I clean everything before I do that. So what do you think and from where I need to start? How I can convince the team or the workers to come up with ideas to make that place enjoyable for all of us because I believe if we're comfortable in our work place we can do more and give more, I hope you take my comment in consideration or anyone here who can give an advice, I would be thankful. Thanks a lot
An amazing owner and an amazing working environment. So beautiful
Hey Khanh! Thanks for watching!
I have watched this 10 times and learn something brew every time!! Thank you!!
I first heard of Lean Manufacturing during my Automotive Engineering degree I can admit that I only fully understood it when I started working for Nissan Manufacturing and I encourage students to take on work placements
And all of his books are online for free at PaulAkers.Net. He has PDF versions or audiobooks on RUclips
Yes! Thanks for sharing this.
This is so inspiring, did show this video for a few colleagues at work. Hopefully taking small steps we will get LEAN culture and implement as much as possible
My most favorite part 26:57 The Lean management has nothing to do with money, it's all about improving the quality of people's lives. You're process oriented so work is easier, more enjoyable, you can deliver more value to your customer, greater quality for your customer.
Awesome video im a Product designer interning at a bicycle manufacturing company in the UK, my main focus will be decreasing waste (lean manufacturing). This video is super helpful thanks!
Best of luck Nathan! Thanks for the kinds words and do keep us updated on your career journey.
Great video and I agree with almost everything that was said except 1 thing. The entire premise of Lean, Shingo, 5S, continuous improvement, and process optimization is to improve profit. Yes all the things he said are also true about a better work environment, happy workers, smoother function etc. but that all leads to better profits
Well said! Thanks for watching and sharing.
This show is highly valuable for anyone in production or manufacturing. Thanks guys!
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BRASIL - Assisti e gostei muito do conteúdo, e é muito gratificante ver como o LIAN MANUFACTURING faz muita diferença nos processos, parabéns pelo conteúdo...
Thanks for sharing.
Now that I watched the complete episode 1 I’m thrilled to be able to squeeze in another one before my work at Amazon FC OLM1. One day soon I’d enjoy a coffee with Paul Akers. Happy Easter everyone! Peace out…,
Great motivation! What would you like to discuss with him over coffee? ☺️
@@UpFlip I sure would like to since this dinky job will get me climb this ladder like a rock star. I’m near Seattle by a 4 hour bus ride about to rewatch the parts 1 and 2 before I get a bus to my sisters house
One of the best video detailing lean manufacturing!! giving much more clearity on implicating it. Thankyou amazing work 👍🏼
J'en ai vu des vidéos sur le lean mais celle ci est de loin la meilleure.
👏👏👏👌
This is what I was looking for for convince manufacturing and greater ease of work what a person need for production which increases efficiency, Quality of products and interest of the manufacturer.
Glad we can help!
Thank you for sharing this video, I liked the custom bin that you can just slide the parts from the work ben instead of leaning down and pick up the parts from the floor, put in the work ben, the put them down again…I will for sure apply that cool method to my work!!! Thank you!
My dissertation is currently about the impact of lean manufacturing on operational performance of manufacturing firms. I am so excited about this video. However lean is affected by moderating factors in which the firm operates. For instance, I have investigated the lean-performance relationship in the size of the firms, the type of manufacturing firms and the level of economic development
Sounds like you know a lot about lean.
This is an amazing video. I am a CI Specialist and this just reset me totally I can make it simple to make it more effective I will get back to the basics This will be a more effective process for me.
Glad it was helpful Dan! Most often getting back to the lean basics can lead to the best results!
This is one of the most enlightening session I had in my professional career. Think about life the same way and you'll die satisfied. (Buddha)
Great enthusiasm! Process control has some work! Definitely some opportunity in the drill press operation. PPE on that operation could use some improvement.
That’s because he only talked about 3S when there is actually 5S and even 6S where one of the S is “Safety”
The lean program I learned had a couple more S's. Rather than 3S it was 5S. The last S stands for sustain, a point that could really be emphasized. If you do all the other work in the 5S process yet fail to sustain it, the workplace goes back to what it was, maybe even worse than before lean .
For sure. Sustainability is a whole other topic in and of itself!
Yes the FULL 5's are: Sort / Set in Order / Shine / Standardize and Sustain (the most important one and also the hardest for most companies / team). Its all too easy to back slide for most. but yes 3S/5S is the FOUNDATION to any Lean Culture and process improvement. Without 3S/5S the other pillars of Lean will be weak. Dont forget about the 6th "S" - SAFETY. Very important. THE MOST Important "S" but if you do the first 3 "S"'es then Safety usually will follow and work out
This video is so great that you can see every lean tool used in the workshop and why they're in need. Good job! I still see opportunities to improve. Mostly because there is no software in place. Lots of software solutions apply the Lean process to manufacturing and eliminate manual tasks. Data is critical to improving process flow. Paper can only ever be in one location at a time. Still, the concepts discussed in this video are very valuable.
Have you heard about Solvace? It's a great software to implement operacional excellence in manufacturing. It enables collaboration across all teams and shows real-time data to unlock actionable insights into inefficiencies impacting operational results. Have some usabillities stuff that could be better, but in general is very good and effective
I'm trying to implement LEAN practices in my workshop, I have a long way to go but ill get there
I loved this video, Paul is a huge inspiration to me now.. Thank you for sharing! So many Gems to the small business owner
I’m an engineer for a Toyota supplier. Just in time saved a lot of money for Toyota but they expect tier one and under to build all the inventory ready to go months ahead. We have a huge warehouses near Toyota plants and we are only tier one.
Everything Paul says is super accurate and it’s inspiring to see someone with success be so human, and also very humble.
Is there a way I can be put into contact with him?
I want nothing more in life than a mentor like himself to impart all their wisdom into me.
That is really nice of you Jeffrey. We're so glad you find the content useful. 😀Have you tried reaching out to him via social media?
@@UpFlipwhat is Paul social media?
I'm about to transfer from warehouse to take on a lean manufacturing apprentice role within my company, a huge textile business in the UK. This has really helped, thank you.
Congrats CR! We're so happy for you. 😀Any advice for anyone looking to make this same change?
@@UpFlip Thanks, I think you have to find a company who has a great product, spend time learning to ropes and recommending small improvements. Ask about an education program or in the UK an apprenticeship. Most companies have funding for these things.
Best video so far. Lean is exciting and the way of thinking is infectious.
Glad you liked it, we got a lot more content coming! Lean is very exciting!
I'm studying production engineering and this video is awesome!! I like so much the lean thinking concepts because it helping since the clean up and eliminate waste until the organization and profits enhance...
Where are you studying engineering at Diego?
@@UpFlip At college in Brazil
The true value of Lean is to understand the concept of Dysfunction and then to apply Inversion Thinking to those Dysfunctions. It is like multiplying minus with minus.
12:43, cut drilling time in half, by drilling 2 holes at a time.----- Paul is great man!
Its amazing what a little ingenuity can accomplish!
I once worked for a. Window manufacturer was somewhat similar I learned how to work together. Plus we had freedom. We knew what to do to fix the problems I never found another place to work like it we were happy to work .
The 3's are a great system to operate on and basically implement in everyday life. Good stuff, outstanding...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Hope you watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
Ive watched a lot of your videos and this is easily the best one. Highly informative, especially to my own business. This was incredibly insightful and I am very grateful for it.
Awesome Jason. Thank you. What type of business are you in?
@@UpFlip cocktail mixes, mobile bar service, coworking space and an eBay business.
Great lessons learned here on process improvement in many areas. Lean manufacturing does work,
Thanks for the feedback and watching Funmbi. 😀Are you in the farming industry as well?
Congratulations for your Job.
It makes the world company batter, I work at Toyota of Brazil, and the only change is the language lol.
We do exactly like that in our factory floor, it works and work really good.
It definitely works great for big companies !
After watching this I realise I was introduced to LEAN by people that don't understand it. Thanks for posting this.
Worth spending time watching this video. A very practical implication of lean. Thanks for sharing these valuable on insights with factory tour 👏🏽
Glad it was helpful!
This place reminds me of the episode of "Adam ruins everything" where he shows work environments that the boss thinks is "Fun" yet employees are really not having fun.
Its extremely hard to make people actually have fun at work. Its not supposed to be fun. Its supposed to create a culture of purpose and self management in the work areas.
@@adamh8368 yeah I'd rather work in a place where I don't have to think "this is stupid why do we have to do it this way" and never be able to get that fixed
@@elurocks13579 Hope you don't join the military :D
@@elurocks13579 Because someone higher up made the decision and thats the way its done.
WTF is a kombon and why the fuck does it go in a specific spot above my ahead when I am working on something? Who cares... but I bet you I crush out the most of those kombons a day compared to everyone else.
No need to question everything.
I'm getting some odd vibes along those lines, but the Power dynamic of Boss vs Worker (as opposed to a Union / Workplace Democracy etc) is a separate problem than Wasteful Manufacturing/Organization Practices (as opposed to Lean Manufacturing). So i guess that is a valid take, but irrelevant to the concept of lean manufacturing. I hope my rambling makes sense aaaaa
I remember a few years ago wrapping stacked boxes at an Amazon facility. It probably took about a minute or so. I would imagine they now use those machines that you showed in your video. Much more efficient.
For sure! It's great to see large companies like Amazon implementing more efficient, time saving, and money saving techniques.
Thank you 🙏 for the kindness to impart the beautiful knowledge
You're very welcome!
Should be 5s. Sort, set in order, shine standardize, sustain.
One can argue up to 9 S's. There are companies that reach that many. I personally think they are just an extension of the core 3.
3S is a simplified version of 5S developed by Mr. Emoto, the president of Hoks Corporation of Japan.
Here is a quote about 3S from chapter 7 of the book "2 Second Lean" by Paul Akers.
"Mr. Emoto, shared with us what it was like in the dark days when their company was facing bankruptcy. His decision to build a Lean culture was a last-ditch effort to save the company. Feeling overwhelmed by the 5Ss, he decided to implement just three: sweeping, sorting, and standardizing everything. This man truly had a gift for simplifying things. He understood that if you made things simple, there was a much greater chance of people understanding and implementing the ideas. 5S-ing became 3S-ing."
@@Jay-Zinn yeah, kind of ironic to have so many S's for a system designed to simplify
Jajaja is now 9s good luck thinking the u.s. knows everything like back in the 50s (educational system arrogants)
@@fabrizioelguapo5067 thanks for your useless comment.
Absolutely fantastic informative video just started at a new company and we’ve been asked to keep our mind open to thinking lean
Thanks a lot Paul! Glad you found our video informative.
Probably the best video you guys made! Also love how Paul talks about the lean concept and how practical it is in our everyday lives and not just for business owners! Thanks for the great ideas
Thanks! And agreed. The concept of lean is equally as important in our daily lives, not just in business.
Lean is all about people, process, and product. Human potential is the most overlooked resource in many companies. Too many companies apply technology to bad processes and blame the technology for not improving the bottom line. I discovered Paul Akers and FastCap several month's ago. It is inspiring to see the impact on other small to mid-size companies around the world.
Excellent video, thank you for putting together and educating those of us interested in LEAN.
Our pleasure!
I'll definitely recommend your channel to some of my students who work in the same area of work as you...
Wow, thanks! We're hoping they are able to take value from our channel and videos!
On my airplane, I can adjust the carburetor engine in flight with a small lever labeled "rich/lean". I know running it too rich is getting poor fuel efficiency and soothing... but to lean lead to overheating and possibly engine failure. Keep this in mind when you try to teach people how to run their business...
I would love to see this in a full office business. Accounting firms? Income Tax preparation firm? I love your videos.
Great suggestions! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️
I had heard of Lean before but not much about it. My boss is wanting to implement this into our work place, I will say it sounds interesting, not just for work places but for at home as well.
Its good for the mind as well!
Thanks for effective communication .Millions of thanks
You're welcome and glad you liked it! What's your favorite part of the video?
Amazing content. I will start to adapt some of the knowledge right away. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Excited for you to start applying what you’ve learned.
I love this man. He is enthusiastic and good at explaining the Lean Principle.
Very inspiring!
14:20 - 15:40 by far my fav part, to be lean is to be efficient. Having OCD help because u fixate on the small details in my humble opinion. This video is awesome! :)
OCD can most definitely help in any business.
Awesome video!! It really shows what lean manufacturing is about.
Learn a lot from this video , thx for sharing and your effort
That’s our goal! Thank you Benny.
Great theory and well to be practiced but the human element (safety, boredom, ergonomics, need for creativity) cannot be ignored when designing a manufacturing process.
I found out an area where they can improve. Instead of having the roof block out the sunlight and then using artificial lighting, they can cover some of their roof with transparent plexiglass roof panels and use the lights only during the evening or when its cloudy outside. This will have a significant impact on their energy consumption and electricity bill.
I hope they take notice of this comment. 😁
Rain. Snow. They always leak on metal building. Never add holes to a metal roof.
@@ronalduptain8962 Bro, I'm talking about rubber sealed windows 😅
Fantastic video. I read the Toyota Way book and this video is the first time I have actually seen a con bon card! Great to see!!
Paul is awesome! Thanks for watching Rob!
I am falling in love with lean
Living lean is an amazing way to approach life.
I LOVE UPFLIP! I LOVE UPFLIP! AND I LOVE UPFLIP. My teacher Chuck at WA taught us about Kaizen and early Toyota? or Datsun manufacture and the practical and attainable ethics of Kaizen. No one has arrived until their life ethic is all about cutting waste and improving the quality of life of everything they touch, like a true Midas harming nothing, and upflipping everything! It is like how yeast moves through bread dough and changes everything from a blob to a light and yummy cheese brioche. UPFLIP you Rock! (Tell me if you made the child entrepreneur videos for the kideos?) Please! Thank you, Suzay
from Algiers I salute you!! it's simply mind blowing! Profit is a by-product. You would not learn that at school lol
Thanks for the support from Algiers!