09/08/2026
What is Fish Eyes (In Manufacturing)?
Fish Eyes means developing the ability to observe a workplace and quickly notice waste, abnormalities, problems, and opportunities for improvement.
Simple Meaning
π Donβt just look at the process β learn to SEE the problems.
A person with Fish Eyes notices:
π Unnecessary motion
π Waiting time
π Excess inventory
π Defects and rework
π Poor workstation layout
π Long Cycle Time
π Machine downtime
π Unnecessary transportation
π Unsafe conditions
π Difficult or inefficient work methods
Example
An operator walks 10 metres to pick up material for every production cycle.
Normal Eyes:
π βThat is how we normally work.β
Fish Eyes:
π βWhy does the operator need to walk 10 metres every cycle?β
Improvement:
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Move the material closer to the operator.
Result:
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Less motion
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Shorter Cycle Time
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Less operator fatigue
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Higher productivity
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Lower production cost
Key Message
π‘ Kaizen starts by seeing waste that has become βnormal.β
Observe β Question β Identify Waste β Improve β Standardize
π Train your eyes to see improvement opportunities everywhere.
π Small Improvement + Every Day + Everyone = KAIZEN
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