{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep.1639 - Improvement and Standards: Lessons from Japan","description":"In this episode, Jason dives into the power of continuous improvement and standards on the job site. Using stories from his travels to Japan and lessons from Lean practices, he explains why even \u201csimple\u201d items like pens, bobby pins, or spoons can be improved, and how the mindset of striving for incremental gains can transform construction operations. What you'll learn in this episode:  Why standards and continuous improvement go hand-in-hand. How small innovations can create massive cumulative impact. The 5G methodology for problem-solving in construction. Lessons from Japanese Lean practices applied to real-world projects. How to prevent stagnation and keep driving improvements.  Are your processes truly optimized, or is there still room to push the next 200%?  If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you\u2019ll never miss an episode.&amp;nbsp; And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I\u2019d appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two \ud83d\ude0a). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: \u00b7 Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg &amp;nbsp;\u00b7 LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/leanTakt \u00b7 LeanSuper YouTube Channel:  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg\/featured \u00b7 LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw ","author_name":"Elevate Construction","author_url":"http:\/\/elevateconstruction.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41991425\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41991425"}