Gemba walk

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf management practice
gptkbp:contrastsWith desk-based management
gptkbp:emphasizes direct observation
fact-based decision making
gptkbp:etymology Gemba means 'the real place' in Japanese
gptkbp:focusesOn employee engagement
process improvement
waste identification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gemba walk
gptkbp:involves managers visiting the workplace
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:purpose identify opportunities for improvement
observe work processes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Toyota_Production_System
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Kaizen
Lean manufacturing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GEMBA
gptkb:Gemba
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7