Gemba Concepts

Better Productivity. Lower Costs.

Manufacturing Productivity Consulting — Kenya

Is Your Plant Producing What It's Actually Capable Of?

Increasing costs, downtime, and inefficiencies reduce competitiveness. Gemba helps manufacturers across Kenya improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase profitability using proven Lean Manufacturing practices.

500+

Manufacturers Supported

12+

Years

40+

Industries

100%

Shop Floor Execution

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Full-time on-site consultants
Shop floor execution, not just advisory
Results embedded into daily operations
Serving India, Middle East, and SE Asia

What We Solve

Why Your Factory Isn't Delivering More Output?

Your Factory Is Running. Productivity Still Isn't.

Most manufacturers lose 20-40% of their production capacity through hidden operational losses that become part of everyday work.

01

Production Bottlenecks Restricting Output

One bottleneck station limits the performance of the entire production line, often remaining hidden until detailed analysis is conducted.

How Gemba Helps

We identify and eliminate the constraints limiting production flow through bottleneck analysis and throughput optimization.

Result: 53.9% throughput improvement achieved in cable manufacturing.

02

Unbalanced Workflows and Line Inefficiencies

Some stations remain idle while work accumulates at others, creating uneven flow and reducing overall line productivity.

How Gemba Helps

We use line balancing and Yamazumi analysis to distribute workloads effectively and improve production flow.

Result: 269% productivity improvement achieved in a manual assembly operation.

03

Excessive Work-In-Progress (WIP)

High WIP consumes valuable floor space, working capital, and operator attention while masking underlying flow issues.

How Gemba Helps

We optimize production flow, remove constraints, and improve process synchronization to reduce unnecessary inventory buildup.

Result: Improved flow visibility and faster movement of materials across operations.

04

Material Movement Delays

Poor facility layouts and inefficient material flow increase travel distances, handling effort, and production delays.

How Gemba Helps

We redesign material flow and optimize shop-floor layouts to reduce non-value-added movement.

Result: 40% reduction in material movement waste achieved in FMCG manufacturing.

05

Inconsistent Cycle Times

Without standardized work, the same task is performed differently across operators and shifts, creating variation in output.

How Gemba Helps

We establish standardized work methods, cycle time controls, and operating standards to improve consistency.

Result: Improved process stability and predictable production performance.

06

Downtime Losses Affecting Productivity

Unplanned breakdowns, microstoppages, slow changeovers, and maintenance delays reduce available production time.

How Gemba Helps

We implement TPM, OEE tracking, downtime analysis, and changeover improvement initiatives to recover lost capacity.

Result: 123% OEE improvement achieved across manufacturing operations.

Our Method

The Gemba Approach

01

Assessment & diagnostics

A 2-4 day on-site study. We walk your floor, observe your processes, and find where time, output, and cost are quietly being lost.

02

Scope, deployment & commercials

Scope defined from your data, not a template. Commercials built on a clear ROI case, so the decision to proceed is grounded in numbers.

03

Current state mapping & baseline

Every process mapped in detail. A signed performance baseline established - the reference point against which every improvement is measured.

04

Proof of concept, implementation & on-site training

Solutions validated on the floor before full rollout. Implementation happens alongside your team. Training happens at the Gemba, in real conditions, under real pressure.

05

Sustenance & audit handover

Review systems and audit structures built into your team before we step back. We do not exit on a deadline. We exit when the results hold.

Proven Results

Results we delivered

Food Processing Industry

56% Productivity Improvement

  • Reduced production losses
  • Improved workforce utilization
  • Higher daily production output
  • Operational improvements sustained
Packaging Manufacturing

40% Improvement In OEE

  • Reduced equipment downtime
  • Improved machine availability
  • Better production planning
  • Higher throughput achieved
Engineering Manufacturing

58% Increase In Production Output

  • Production bottlenecks removed
  • Balanced production flow
  • Improved cycle times
  • Higher line efficiency
Consumer Goods Manufacturing

47% Reduction In Changeover Time

  • SMED implementation
  • Reduced setup losses
  • Higher machine availability
  • Improved production flexibility
Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Printing & Packaging ManufacturingIndia

The team worked closely with us to significantly improve overall efficiency - reducing SKU changeover time, minimising wastage, and enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Their structured application of lean manufacturing principles resulted in measurable and sustainable improvements across our operations. Their hands-on approach, adaptability, and commitment to results were instrumental in driving lasting change.

Mr. Jayesh N. Shah

Managing Director

Pyramid Packaging Ltd. Packaging & Printing Manufacturing, Eldoret, Kenya

Mr. Jayesh N. Shah
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Industries We Serve

Experience across diverse industries

We have supported manufacturers across:

Automotive
Auto Components
Pharmaceuticals
Life Sciences
FMCG
Consumer Goods
Engineering
Industrial Manufacturing
Chemicals
Process Industries
Printing
Packaging
Textile
Apparel
Solar
Renewable Energy

Trusted by

500+

Industrial Businesses Across 3 Continents

TCS
Godrej & Boyce
Ashok Leyland
Kajaria
Kenstar
Joyalukkas
Safari
Cello
Asian
TCS
Godrej & Boyce
Ashok Leyland
Kajaria
Kenstar
Joyalukkas
Safari
Cello
Asian
TCS
Godrej & Boyce
Ashok Leyland
Kajaria
Kenstar
Joyalukkas
Safari
Cello
Asian
TCS
Godrej & Boyce
Ashok Leyland
Kajaria
Kenstar
Joyalukkas
Safari
Cello
Asian
Rupa
Happilo
Veedol
Arvind
GIVA
Snitch
Bagmane
Pyramid
Shalco
Rupa
Happilo
Veedol
Arvind
GIVA
Snitch
Bagmane
Pyramid
Shalco
Rupa
Happilo
Veedol
Arvind
GIVA
Snitch
Bagmane
Pyramid
Shalco
Rupa
Happilo
Veedol
Arvind
GIVA
Snitch
Bagmane
Pyramid
Shalco

Ready To Recover Lost Productivity?

Every day your factory operates below its true potential, valuable production capacity and profitability are left behind. Improve OEE, eliminate bottlenecks, and increase manufacturing productivity with expert consulting.

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