In this study, Indonesia is utilized as the focal example in considering the issue of raising Gemba-power in the world’s newly emerging markets.

1. Why turn the focus to Gemba-power at this time?

• On the macro level, the need for enhanced productivity has been pointed out for more than 20 years.
• The current environment of “stagnant growth,” “intensified competition” and “heightened complexity” underscores that there is no time to waste in improving productivity levels.

2. Why is raising Gemba-power so difficult in emerging markets?

• The absence of role models to target and the know-how necessary to proceed.
• The difficulties in cultivating competent personnel characteristically encountered in newly emerging countries.

3. What have companies successful in raising Gemba-power in emerging markets done right?

• The adoption of meticulous approaches to operation fundamentals.
• The maintaining of market-average benchmarks.
• Relentless execution and retention.