Understanding Digital Gemba Walks: A Modern Approach to Operational Excellence
Lean Manufacturing April 07, 2025Learn how Digital Gemba Walks improve operational excellence, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity in manufacturing.
FAQs on Digital Gemba Walks
A Digital Gemba Walk is the modern version of a traditional Gemba Walk. It uses digital tools to observe, document and improve processes on the factory floor in real time.
Unlike paper-based walks, Digital Gemba Walks use checklists, photos, videos and real-time data to improve accuracy, speed and collaboration.
Frontline workers, managers and operational teams all benefit by identifying issues faster, improving communication and boosting efficiency.
Platforms like Poka provide digital checklists, issue tracking, visual boards and communication tools that support effective Gemba Walks.
Digital Gemba Walks reduce errors, save time, ensure compliance and help teams solve problems faster — all key for continuous improvement and operational excellence.