In this episode Jim Huntzinger and I discuss TWI, Toyota Kata, and their relation.

What You'll Learn:

1. What is TWI?

2. Why is Toyota Kata important?

3. What is the relationship between TWI and Toyota Kata?

4. Why are TWI and Kata foundational skills?

5. Are TWI and Kata more than just front-line skills?

6. What role does coaching play in these fundamental skills?

About the Guest:  Jim Huntzinger began his career as a manufacturing engineer with Aisin Seiki, a Toyota Group company transplanted to North America to support Toyota. Next he joined Briggs & Stratton where he held positions in engineering, operations, and management working to implement and evolve lean into operational and business practices, and several plant design & development and startups. He also spent a number of years consulting with organizations ranging from small privately-held to huge-global corporations in a variety of industries. In 2005 Huntzinger founded Lean Frontiers, producing Summits and immersive workshops to build and expand the lean community. He has researched at length the evolution of manufacturing in the United States with an emphasis on lean’s influence and development.

Links:

⁠Click here to connect with Jim Huntzinger

⁠Click here for more information on Lean Frontiers

⁠Click here for The Lean Solutions Summit