Balance Force

In Ague, Niger, boys operate a foot pump to draw water. This is a interesting mode to balance the force.




http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/11/world/africa/11niger.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=niger%20and%20kamber&st=cse
Reference: Article by Lydia Polgreen, and picture by Michael Kamber.

Kaizen's 10 Commandments

1. Throw out traditional concepts of manufacturing methods.
2. Think of how the new method will work—not how it won’t.
3. Don’t accept excuses. Totally deny the status quo.
4. Don’t seek perfection. A 50-percent implementation rate is fine as long as it’s done on the spot.
5. Correct mistakes the moment they’re found.
6. Don’t spend money on improvements.
7. Problems give you a chance to use your brain.
8. Ask “Why?” fieve times.
9. Ten person’s ideas are better than one person’s.
10. Improvement knows no limits.