Defects Quote by Taiichi Ohno
“Make your workplace into showcase that can be understood by everyone at a glance. In terms of quality, it means to make the defects immediately apparent. In terms of quantity, it means that progress or delay, measured against the plan, and is made immediately apparent. When this is done, problems can be discovered immediately, and everyone can initiate improvement plans.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Toyota Production System, 1978
Design workspaces to instantly reveal defects and progress, enabling rapid response.
In simple terms: Make problems visible immediately.
Key Takeaway
Create transparent visual controls.
Themes
efficiency
visual management
continuous improvement
Mood
practical
instructive
Type
process
operational
When to use this quote
- factory floor
- software development
- team meetings
Key Concepts
lean manufacturing
process optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you implement visual cues in remote teams?
- What metrics become visible instantly?
A Different Perspective
Requires disciplined discipline to maintain visual standards.
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