In Japanese, Gemba means "Real Place." Japanese detectives refer to the crime scene as the gemba. In America, it has become an over-used corporate style of management. These walks typically include bored and
potentially overweight
employees who walk aimlessly around the office in the
middle of the day, hoping to work up the courage to make it to the vending machine before the end of the day.
On Fridays, Hans does Gemba walks around
the office to appear
productive and fit to his
employees. His boss, Charles approves of his diligence and promoted him to supervisor.