Our Story

About Us

Our Mission and Philosophy

Lean That Starts with People, Not Tools

At 2Gemba, our mission is simple: to help organizations build stronger teams and smarter systems by seeing clearly and solving what matters.

We believe Lean isn’t a toolkit—it’s a mindset. One rooted in Respect for People, built on Excellence in Process, and powered by Innovation in Product and Service. Our job isn’t to drop in with answers. It’s to work alongside your teams at the gemba, ask the right questions, and guide them to discover better ways of working—together.

We operate with an ownership mentality, focusing on clarity, cadence, and accountability—so improvement sticks long after we’re gone. We don’t chase perfection. We chase progress. And we keep it simple, because simple works.

Meet Prithvi Kumar

Founder, 2Gemba Lean Consultants

I’ve spent over two decades working across manufacturing, engineering, and product development—leading everything from high-volume production scale-ups to Lean transformations in regulated industries. But titles and tools don’t drive change. People do.

My journey with Lean began not in a textbook, but on the floor—listening, learning, and asking better questions. Over time, I’ve led factory turnarounds, coached leadership teams, and rolled out systems that have saved millions. But what I’m proudest of is helping people see differently—to understand their processes, own their problems, and believe they can fix what’s broken.

I founded 2Gemba with a simple goal: to be the coach and catalyst I wish every team had. Someone who works shoulder-to-shoulder with people at the gemba. Someone who brings clarity, asks the hard questions with empathy, and stays until the job’s not just done—but understood.

I don’t overwhelm teams with Lean jargon or expect them to learn a new language overnight. I keep it real, simple, and actionable—because that’s what sticks. And having lived and worked across the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast, I’ve learned how to connect with people from all walks of life—building trust at every level of the organization. That trust is what powers real, lasting change.

If you’re looking for a partner who brings a mix of structure, humility, and zero corporate fluff—welcome. Let’s get to work.

Our Core Values

Respect for people

Respect means more than being polite—it means engaging the people who do the work to help improve it. We show respect by making their day simpler, their work smarter, and their challenges visible. But we also show it by challenging them—respectfully—to think differently, ask better questions, and grow. Whether it’s the frontline or leadership, we coach teams to develop their own critical thinking muscle so they can lead change from within.

Excellence in process

A good process makes good results possible. We help teams visualize how work flows, identify the gaps, and build daily systems that catch problems early—before they become fires. Through visual management, leadership routines, and continuous coaching, we build Lean practices that last, not flavor-of-the-month fixes.

Innovation in product

Lean doesn’t stop at the factory floor. We bring Lean thinking into product design, service delivery, and cross-functional processes—helping teams eliminate waste, simplify workflows, and bring better ideas to life faster. Whether it’s healthcare, engineering, or the office, we help teams design smarter and deliver with less friction

Ready To Build a Culture that Solves Its Own Problems?

Let’s work together to empower your people, improve your processes, and spark innovation where it counts.

Client Success Stories

Our Impact in Action

At 2Gemba, we take pride in the strides our clients make. Each organization has its own hurdles. Through teamwork, we’ve seen remarkable changes. Here’s a look at success stories showcasing Lean thinking in action.

Doubled Production Capacity

Improved production throughput at OEM Contract Manufacturer by 80% using VSM, SW and 5S.

TPM Turnaround for Injection Molding Operations

Implemented a TPM Strategy for an Injection Molding Operations resulting in a 63% improvement in yield and a 155% improvement in MTBF. A true Lean success!

Slashed Time-to-Market in Half for High-end Luxury Furniture Manufacturer

Accelerated Time to Market by 63%, reduced launch delays due to Quality issues by 50%, identified $1.2 million in product cost reductions, Grew Revenue in new categories by 20% and reduced supply-chain risk by 40%