Shingo Principles Podcast

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Shingo Faculty Fellow Norbert Majerus and former president of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Jean-Claude Kihn as they discuss how ethical behaviors are crucial and the lack thereof can be detrimental. Both presenters share personal experiences and address how leaders and practitioners should set standards on ethical Lean thinking. This is final podcast in the two-part series. Part one covered grasping the situation and part two covers principles and implementation.To learn more about the Shingo Model and how it can help organizations improve their culture and achieve the results they desire, please visit: http://shingo.org.

In this podcast, Bill Boyd discusses the importance of seeking perfection and embracing scientific thinking. The speakers also explore questioning the trade-off between higher costs and value, building a broad reward system, involving leadership physicians, and enabling scientific thinking. Overall, the podcast emphasizes continuous learning and the benefits of applying the Shingo principles.

Ken Snyder, Executive Director of the Shingo Institute, discusses the importance of focusing on process before operations. Key topics covered include lower costs, higher productivity rates, faster time to market, and lower inventory, labor, and training costs.

In this podcast, Bruce Hamilton discusses how seeking perfection drives continuous improvement. He explores the importance of focusing on perfection and reflecting on the means to achieve it. The podcast also addresses the resistance to change at different stages of an organization's journey to excellence. Additionally, topics such as creating a culture for effective implementation of 5S and avoiding complacency in continuous improvement are covered.