KAIZEN

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Definition of Kaizen
Kaizen

is...

... a system of continuous

improvement in quality, technology, processes, company culture, productivity, safety and leadership.

History of Kaizen

Created in Japan following World War II. 1st came into use during 1970s In 1986 Masaaki Imai published his influential book titled Kaizen: the key to Japans success

What is Kaizen
Kaizen is focused on making small improvements on a continuous basis. (Kai") means "change" or "the action to correct". (Zen") means "good

The PDCA cycle in

Kaizen

Principles of Kaizen
Focus on customers 2. Make improvements continuously 3. Acknowledge problems openly 4. Promote openness 5. Create work teams
1.

Cntd
Cross- functional teams 7. Right relationship process 8. Develop self-discipline: 9. Inform every employee 10. Enable every employee
6.

3Ms
Muda = Any wasteful activity or an obstruction Mura = Inconsistencies in the system Muri = Physical Strain

Gemba Kaizen
A process of Continuously Identifying Reducing Eliminating Muda, Mura , Muri

Advantages of Kaizen
Efficiency Continuous Improvement Mutual Understanding Develop Self-discipline Participative Management

Disadvantages of Kaizen
Difficult to implement Difficult to maintain enthusiasm Some people see it as a threat to their jobs Lot of poor ideas also put forward Continuous improvement is not enough, innovation is also needed

Case Studies

TOYOTA

ARIN-GA-TOU

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