NPW was introduced in 1994. The basis of the NPW is Gemba Kanri: Shop-floor management performed by experienced and trained Foremen. The factory is managed based on the real situation on shop-floor compared to the plan. There are two situations: Normal and abnormal production. For any abnormal activities that deviates from the plan or the standard, the improvement loop is started right on the shop-floor; after analysis of current operations the wanted operation is designed, tested and verified, before becoming the new standard. Employees are trained in the new standard and it becomes the normal situation. Daily meeting structures, the Andon system and Foremen’s daily work keep this ecosystem alive and thriving.