TWI

All articles about TWI

Don’t just watch my hands!
August 4, 2023
Don’t just watch my hands!

FEATURE – The author shares a story from a training session at the gemba, which contains a couple of important lessons on the Training Within Industry method.  

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Keeping the spirit of care alive
August 2, 2018
Keeping the spirit of care alive

CASE STUDY – The author looks back at the impressive lean transformation of the Hungarian plant of Coloplast, a Danish company offering medical devices and services.

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How a Medical Office catalyzed a lean healthcare turnaround
June 22, 2018
How a Medical Office catalyzed a lean healthcare turnaround
lean transformation healthcare Colorado Permanente

CASE STUDY – A physician tells PL the story of how the East Denver Medical Office became a catalyst for the lean transformation at Colorado Permanente Medical Group.

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How to successfully roll out and sustain TWI programs
May 17, 2017
How to successfully roll out and sustain TWI programs

FEATURE – The use of TWI is widespread, but course material doesn’t tell us much about rolling out programs and ensuring their sustainment over time. The authors come to the rescue, discussing how we can ensure the success of TWI.

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KK Wind Solutions in Poland uses TWI to improve onboarding
December 1, 2016
KK Wind Solutions in Poland uses TWI to improve onboarding

FEATURE – When you are hiring 20-30 people in a week, getting them up to speed with the company’s way of working becomes critical. But how to do it effectively? A Polish factory found the answer in TWI.

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