CPIM Part 1 Japanese Terms questions
and answers with solutions
Gemba - ANSWER The place where humans create value; the real
workplace. Also a philosophy: "Go to the actual place, see the actual
work."
Gemba Walk - ANSWER A management approach in which managers
observe the actual work being carried out in order to understand it
better, coach, guide, and follow up on corrective actions with the line
manager.
Genchi Genbutsu - ANSWER A Japanese phrase meaning visit the shop
floor to observe what is occurring.
Hansei - ANSWER A Japanese word meaning reflection
Heijunka - ANSWER In just-in-time philosophy, an approach to level
production throughout the supply chain to match the planned rate of
end product sales.
Hoshin - ANSWER A Japanese word meaning statement of objectives.
and answers with solutions
Gemba - ANSWER The place where humans create value; the real
workplace. Also a philosophy: "Go to the actual place, see the actual
work."
Gemba Walk - ANSWER A management approach in which managers
observe the actual work being carried out in order to understand it
better, coach, guide, and follow up on corrective actions with the line
manager.
Genchi Genbutsu - ANSWER A Japanese phrase meaning visit the shop
floor to observe what is occurring.
Hansei - ANSWER A Japanese word meaning reflection
Heijunka - ANSWER In just-in-time philosophy, an approach to level
production throughout the supply chain to match the planned rate of
end product sales.
Hoshin - ANSWER A Japanese word meaning statement of objectives.
