Genba Structure by Hidet Oba
One of A Kind--Restaurant Design brings to readers not only visual pleasure from the special architectural features and spatial arrangement, but also a feast for all senses through 72 distinctive restaurant designs of differing styles, whose themes constitute their remarkable appeals. Restaurants include PHOS in Mykonos, Greece; Bamboo in Jakarta, Indonesia; Fabbrica Bergen in Bergen, The Netherlands; Yellow Tree House in Auckland, New Zealand; and the Jamie Oliver Food Truck in the US.With over 20 years of experience in strategy and operations management consulting, Hidet Oba is dedicated to helping organizations achieve operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. His core expertise includes the Toyota Production System (TPS), Kaizen Leadership, Pull Systems, and Genba Kaizen. As a Senior Consultant at H&M Operations Management, he collaborates with clients across diverse industries and regions, leveraging his deep knowledge of TPS and business administration to design, implement, and execute tailored solutions that address specific challenges and strategic goals.
In his current role, Oba leads TPS strategy development through ongoing consultations with clients, including a European metal manufacturer with four product divisions and over 40 global plants. He successfully implemented a one-piece flow "Model Line," resulting in a 30% cost reduction while enhancing quality and lead time. Additionally, he established a steering committee to embed TPS principles at the senior management level and developed a comprehensive corporate training program covering TPS and broader business practices.
Serving as a coach of coaches, Oba empowers fellow consultants to scale impact and deliver results. Through these initiatives, he has played a pivotal role in driving operational transformation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting the development of people and leadership within client organizations.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781041271031 |
| Title | Genba Structure |
| Author | Hidet Oba |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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