From Metrics to Controls: A Deep Dive into Visual Management Techniques and Tools
by Allan Ung "The purpose of visual management is to make the invisible visible." Taiichi Ohno Introduction Visual management is a...
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Allan Ung
- Apr 12
- 3 min
From Knowledge to Leadership: The Five Needs Model for Good Supervisors
by Allan Ung "The development of people is the highest calling of leadership." Shigeo Shingo Introduction Supervisors play a crucial role...
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Allan Ung
- Apr 5
- 7 min
From Cluttered to Organized: How a 5S Kaizen Event Can Make a Difference
by Allan Ung "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." Confucius Introduction In today's competitive business...
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Allan Ung
- Mar 30
- 6 min
Unlocking the Power of Value Stream Mapping: Transforming Business Processes for Optimal Performance
by Allan Ung In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations face many challenges, including intra-organizational conflict,...
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Allan Ung
- Mar 30
- 6 min
From the Front Lines: What You Can Learn from a Gemba Walk
by Allan Ung “Genchi Genbutsu [go and see the actual situation] means imagining what you are observing is your own job, rather than...
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Allan Ung
- Mar 30
- 4 min
The Power of Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Solving Problems for Good
by Allan Ung “When we fail to grasp the systemic source of problems, we are left to "push on" symptoms rather than eliminate underlying...
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Allan Ung
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Mastering the Art of 5S Implementation: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Allan Ung "Good workplaces develop beginning with the 5S's. Bad workplaces fall apart beginning with the 5S's.” Dr. Hiroyuki Hirano 5S...
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Allan Ung
- Mar 26
- 5 min
Driving Operational Excellence with Lean Daily Management System (LDMS): A Winning Strategy
by Allan Ung Image credit: Novo Precision Introduction In today's competitive market, organizations are constantly looking for ways to...
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Allan Ung
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
Total Quality Management (TQM): The Critical Role of Quality in Responding to the Covid-19 Crisis
by Allan Ung "Quality has to be caused, not controlled.” Philip Crosby In recent years, Lean Manufacturing has gained popularity as a...
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Allan Ung
- Jun 30, 2016
- 5 min
Training Within Industry (TWI): The Missing Link In Lean Management
by Allan Ung In September 1990, my colleague and I participated in a technical training program for instructors held at the Panasonic...
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