The Five Minute Gemba Archive

In Lean Manufacturing, the term Gemba means “the place where value is created”. Gemba walks are a way for stakeholders to respectfully engage their teams at this place (shop/plant floor) to understand and help with the improvement process. The Five-Minute Gemba newsletter will provide the fuel needed to accelerate your Industry 4.0 journey and help you create value in your business.

FMG No. 21 – Authenticity vs. Complacency

Hi Gemba Community! This week I’ll be sharing a personal story that ties in to present day realities. I might be what you would call

FMG No. 20 – Imagining a Different Future

Manufacturing plays an incredibly critical role in shaping the future success of nations around the world. Here in the USA, we are poised to change

FMG No. 19 – Stretch Goals and Time with AI

I recently “vibe coded” (described what I wanted an app to do in plain language, and an AI tool wrote the actual code for me)

FMG No. 18 – Would You Attend a Smart Manufacturing Retreat?

Hello Gemba Community! This week, I’m keeping it short and sweet. I would love your input as I explore the idea of in-person events tied

FMG No. 17 – AI as a Tool for Professional Development

I recently merged another topic into our website, Getting Started with AI in Manufacturing. If AI is new to you, that article is geared towards

FMG No. 16 – How Experimentation Fuels Innovation

I recently needed to get a fix, it’s been a while since I built anything (physical). I’ve been pretty active with software, thanks to AI,