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E127: Applying Kaizen in Developing Countries with Sammy Obara - Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast

In this episode, I share an interview with Sammy Obara, Founder and Senior Partner at Honsha, a consulting firm made up of former Toyota employees. He recently presented a topic called "Kaizen without Borders" at the 2025 UCSD ProcessPalooza, and I invited him on the podcast. We discuss applying these powerful concepts to NGOs and not-for-profits. From medical supply distribution in East Timor to coconut oil production in Kenya, Sammy shares inspiring stories of sustainable change and how simple and low-cost improvements can have a big impact. 00:00 Introduction to Lean Six Sigma for Good 00:18 Meet Sammy Obara: Background and Experience 01:05 Journey with Toyota: From Brazil to Japan 03:40 Transition to the US and Academic Career 04:52 Setting Up Honsha and Work with the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) 06:43 Cultural Differences: Brazil vs. Japan 12:14 Lean Principles in Action: NGO Projects 15:06 Case Studies: East Timor and Kenya 23:05 Lean for Hope: Global Impact 41:26 Conclusion and Contact Information Links Sammy Obara - LinkedIn:   / sammyobara   Email: s.obara@honsha.org Honsha: https://honsha.org/ Lean for Hope - Social Responsibility Projects: Toyota by Toyota by Sammy Obara and Darril Wilburn: Reducing mosquitos in Thailand: Brion's work in Micronesia with Banana Tree Paper: If you enjoy this podcast, please follow us on your favorite podcast app. View all our past episodes on this channel, or go to https://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/i...