ABSTRACT

All levels within a business can and should use the Kamishibai system: plant managers (site leaders), assistant managers, department managers, supervisors, group leaders, team leaders, operators, and any associates. The focus and purpose is easily modified to fit any position. The Kamishibai toll will help get all levels engaged and, thus, aid in developing the Lean culture throughout the entire organization. This system is not just for manufacturingtype operations; think outside the box somewhat and use that brain. It can be applied to restaurants, hospitals, operating rooms, distribution centers, retail stores, grocery stores, food processing factories, to name a few. There is no limit as to where this will work. Although this book is heavily focused on the manufacturing usage (because this is what I am most familiar with), there will be more discussion and examples in Chapter 8 on additional business applications based on interviews with people at various positions in different fields.