"Genba Kanri"  is Japanese for "shop floor management" or "Workshop Management."  Genba Kanri is the system by which standards for running the day-to-day business are established, maintained controlled and improved.  This Lean Manufacturing and TQM type program was first introduced to the U.S. in the 90's, but  is based on tried and true Industrial Engineering Tools and Techniques.    As suggested by its name, it is useful in manufacturing and could also benefit other industries and organizations committed to waste reduction and improvement.  Genba Kanri deals with 

• Improving productivity and reducing costs; 
• Identification and removal of seven waste or non-value added elements of business (over production; waiting; defects/scrap/rework; unnecessary inventory; inappropriate inventory; inappropriate processing; and transporting and material movement);
• Value Stream Management
• Improving quality and reducing inventory; 
• Developing personnel through team work and continuous improvement;
• Developing a working knowledge of techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, SQC, SMED, TPM and Poka Yoke; encouraging employee participation; and sharing experiences with other like minded companies.