January 2026

2026年1月26日 / Last updated : 2026年1月26日 Takahiro Yoshida Industrial Praxis

Reclaiming the Value of the “Gemba” in the AI Era: The Future of Physical Labor at the Intersection of QA, Tech, and Business -Insights from Industrial Praxis (1): The Japanese Perspective on Physical Labor

With the rapid evolution of Generative AI, white-collar roles—long considered “safe”—are being replaced at an unprecedented pace. Conversely, the “physical labor” sectors, such as logistics and construction, are facing severe labor shortages.However, a paradox exists: “Why has the value of essential on-site work not been reflected in wages or social status?”Based on the discussion series […]

2026年1月24日 / Last updated : 2026年1月24日 Takahiro Yoshida Standardization

Unlocking the True Value of the Last 2 S’s

If you have experience in manufacturing or field-operations industries, you have certainly heard of 5S. Many of you can likely recite them by heart: Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in Order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain). However, many companies admit, “We struggle to reach the full 5S… we are finally just managing 3S.” Whether […]