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Obeya Room

Obeya Room

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Glossário Lean, Glossário Lean, Lean Glossary

[ Lean Glossary The Obeya Room is a physical or digital space used for visual management and strategic alignment, where multidisciplinary teams track the progress of projects, metrics, and organizational goals. The Japanese term “Obeya” literally means “large room,”...
One-Piece Flow

One-Piece Flow

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Glossário Lean, Glossário Lean, Lean Glossary

[ Lean Glossary One-Piece Flow, also known as unit flow, is a Lean principle that involves moving one unit of product at a time through the different stages of the process, without accumulating intermediate inventory. Unlike batch production, where multiple parts are...
Visual Management

Visual Management

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Glossário Lean, Glossário Lean, Lean Glossary

[ Lean Glossary Visual Management is a Lean principle that involves using simple, clear visual cues to communicate relevant information about the status of a process, enabling anyone to quickly understand the operational situation. The goal is to make processes...
Hoshin Kanri

Hoshin Kanri

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Glossário Lean, Glossário Lean, Lean Glossary

[ Lean Glossary Hoshin Kanri, often called Policy Deployment, is a strategic management methodology used to align an organization’s long-term goals with day-to-day operational activities. The term can be translated as “Direction Setting”. The methodology allows a...
Poka-Yoke

Poka-Yoke

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Glossário Lean, Lean Glossary

[ Lean Glossary Poka-Yoke is an error-proofing technique designed to prevent errors from occurring or to make them immediately apparent. The Japanese term literally means “foolproof.” Poka-Yoke devices or mechanisms are designed to prevent a task from being performed...
Kanban

Kanban

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Glossário Lean, Glossário Lean, Lean Glossary

[ Lean Glossary Kanban is a visual system used to manage and control the flow of production or work, ensuring that activities are carried out in line with actual demand. The Japanese word “kanban” literally means “card” or “visual signal.” These signals are used to...