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If you are building a Continuous Improvement organization, here's how to:
Free Yourself From the Gemba Chaos
Do more effective Gemba Walks, identify more waste, and become a trusted Kaizen practitioner with our Gemba Walker System…even if you've never done a structured Gemba Walk before
Dear friend,If you want to identify Muda (waste) through your Gemba Walks…
And you want stronger buy-in from your frontline workers and leaders…
But you're not an experienced Kaizen practitioner or natural at spotting improvement opportunities…
Then you're in the right place.Because in the past 3 years, I've helped companies save $2.5+ million through Kaizen and Innovation.70% of those savings came from Gemba walks, which were structured to drive real change and engage everyone in the continuous improvement process.Today, I'd like to help you get the same sort of results.
I've put together a simple, proven system to help you do effective Gemba Walks and focus on their essentials.After several weeks of working with pilot customers, you can now join 50+ operations leaders using the Gemba Walker to transform their organisations more effectively.Before I dive into the details, let me introduce Gemba Walker for the first time (aaaand myself):
Gemba Walker
Master the Gemba with a Notion workspace designed to identify more opportunities, implement faster changes, and deliver greater ROI.
Hi! Ivan Carillo here.
You likely know me from my social media and emails.I'm a Kaizen coach and the co-founder of The Kaizen Hub, your all-in-one workspace designed to save you time, run more Kaizen initiatives, and drive more revenue.I started writing on LinkedIn in October 2023. Since then, I have been sharing actionable, educational, and entertaining content to support LinkedIn community members in their Continuous Improvement journey. This helped me grow my audience from 9,000 to 100,000+ followers in a year.What you might not know is that I'm the driving force behind 3 pages on LinkedIn:The Kaizen Hub - 37,000 followers
The Kaizen Geek - 30,500 followers
The Kaizen Way - 10,500 followersAnd I've supported, as an admin, the growth of KAIZEN Made Easy (355,000 followers) along the way.This multi-community approach has connected me with thousands of operational leaders across industries, giving me unfiltered access to what actually works on the Gemba floor versus theoretical improvements that fall apart in real-world conditions.Let me tell you something I've learned along the Kaizen way:
Great Kaizen leaders have brilliant systems.
Have you looked at the Kaizen experts you admire and wondered, "How do they transform each Gemba Walk into actionable insights?"Have you looked at their shop floors and wondered, "How can this place be so neat and efficient?"You're not alone – keeping up with operational demands is challenging.You're drowning in operational firefighting while your KPIs scream for attention every time they dip. On top of managing daily targets, quality issues, and staffing challenges, your leaders expect you to drive Kaizen initiatives.And the more you fix your broken processes, the more complex your Kaizen initiatives become. Suddenly the thing you value most (driving real change) feels like an energy drainer.I've experienced this first-hand. And I realized that high-skilled Kaizen ninjas make every minute at the Gemba count. They spend more time doing what they do best: cutting Muda. Even those without a large team.
The problem is, most Gemba Walks fail to track actions, leaving improvement ideas to wither and die while eroding frontline trust in the process.
True Kaizen requires cognitive creativity, and creative processes are fluid and multidimensional. So you end up fighting your Kaizen tools instead of using them to bring your best improvements to life.That's exactly why we built Gemba Walker.Gemba Walker brings all your Gemba observations into one clear view – so you spend less time managing paperwork and more time in improvement flow.It's the same system I use to support my own Kaizen initiatives – all in Notion.
Why Gemba Walks Matter
Gemba Walk is derived from the Japanese term "Genchi Genbutsu" meaning "going to the source to find the facts to make correct decisions, build consensus, and achieve goals."The term "Gemba" refers to the location where value-creating work actually occurs. This could be the factory floor in manufacturing, an operating room in a hospital, a construction site, or any area where processes are executed and value is delivered to the customer.The overarching purpose of a Gemba Walk is to gain deep insights into the value stream to drive Kaizen. The benefits are manifold:
Enhanced
Operational Efficiency
Case studies demonstrate substantial improvements. 50% reduction in production lead times for a complex industrial equipment manufacturer. An electronics assembly plant reduced its average cycle time by 33% after implementing Gemba Walks.
Significant
Muda Reduction
Gemba Walks revealed large engine assembly operations were carrying four times the necessary WIP—a critical inefficiency the existing ERP system had failed to detect. Companies adopting Gemba practices reduce process waste by 25% over a two-year period.
Improved
Workplace Safety
The positive impact of Safety Gemba Walks on safety performance is supported by quantitative evidence. Case studies note that Gemba Walks can lead to a 28% drop in safety incidents.
Dramatic
Quality Improvement
Specific examples quantify the impact on defect reduction: an electronics assembly plant documented a 50% decrease in its defect rate. Companies using a Gemba approach exhibited a 33% higher problem-solving rate, suggesting an enhanced capability to address issues.
Increased
Employee Engagement
Gemba Walks often stimulate employee suggestions for improvement. Direct links between Gemba Walks and engagement metrics have been reported: Toyota reported a 32% increase in employee engagement.
Accelerated
Problem Solving and Kaizen
The impact on the speed and effectiveness of problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts is evident. Companies which apply it have experienced a 33% demonstrated higher rate in success solving problem.
Gemba Walker helps you do three things:
Do better Gemba Walks
Gemba Walker provides a structured approach enhancing the quality of each visit to the gemba.
Identify more Muda
Gemba Walker helps you categorise Muda as you encounter it in your workplace. The tool analytics help you connect patterns across multiple walks, revealing hidden waste and opportunities.
Drive real Change
Turn Gemba observations into accountability with its action tracking system that assigns ownership and deadlines for Kaizen initiatives.
Join 50+ Kaizen Ninjas who are already using it
"Gemba Walks are vital for building a culture of Continuous Improvement. Ivan, a seasoned expert, breaks down how to do them right, so you see brilliant results"
Sergio D'Amico
Operational Excellence Advisor
"The Kaizen Hub is a great opportunity to learn more about Gemba Walks from a real practitioner. What I have found useful is that you can track Muda right away. So don't spend hours on theory, get into improving your processes right now"
Olaf Boettger
VP DBS, Danaher
"I highly recommend The Kaizen Hub to anyone looking to deepen an understanding of Kaizen methodologies. Gemba Walker is a powerful tool to identify Muda and track actionable items. This practical approach enables you to start optimizing your processes right away."
Amine Bouder
Supply Chain Expert
"For any operations leader juggling daily fires while trying to drive meaningful Kaizen, Gemba Walker is an absolute game-changer."
Jacob Pegs
Business Advisor
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FAQ
How Does It Work:
As soon as you purchase, you'll get immediate access to the Notion template, the databases and the Complete Guide on how to perform the ideal Gemba walk.
Everything is laid out in an easy-to-follow format so you can start implementing right away.
Do I need to know Notion?
You don't need prior experience with Notion. But to make it easier for you to use the template, we provided a complete guide with easy-to-follow instructions and video to make it easier.
What if I change my mind?
You can ask to get remboursed.
I still have questions. Is there somewhere we can talk?
Sure, drop me an email [email protected]. I respond personally within 24-48 hours.
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