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Gemba Walks - In lean manufacturing, the idea of genba is that the problems are visible, and the best improvement ideas will come from going to the genba. The gemba walk, much like Management By Walking Around (MBWA), is an activity that takes management to the front lines to look for waste and opportunities to practice genba kaizen, or practical shopfloor improvement.

Over the years, research — as well as trial and error — led to what is now called lean manufacturing. 

Successful warehouse operations have several characteristics in common.  

Warehouse management is the art of movement and storage of materials throughout the warehouse.  It involves the physical warehouse infrastructure, tracking systems, and communication between product stations.

The holidays aren't all fun and games for retailers, warehouses or distribution centers that can't scale to a sudden influx of orders.  Even with forsight and a crystal ball there are fluctuations in demand and surprises.  

When leveraging technology such as portable power to improve order fulfillment process, key performance criteria includes:

On October 1, 1908, the first production Model T Ford is completed at the company's Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford would build some 15 million Model T cars.

Even the most powerful "portable laptop desk" is limited.  Power to the portable desk (also referred to as a workstation) is a challenge.  Long extension cords remove the benefits of using a portable laptop desk in business and in fact could become more of a hindrance.  The young man you see below in the photos has everything he needs:  A laptop, a printer and a shelf to put the item he is working on.  There is a flat surface for writing and an additional keyboard.  With the tools on a portable laptop desk, he is happy and productive.

Ever feel like you spend more time planning meetings than you actually spend in meetings? You’re not alone. Research has found that many professionals spend five hours a week arranging presentations and meetings. All this wasted time makes us wonder why we should worry so much about scheduling the conference room and trying to arrange around impossible schedules. If a modern AV cart with portable power can simply bring the meeting to you, think about how easy it would be to avoid all the hassles.