What is a Kaizen Blitz?

Kaizen means change for good.  A Blitz is a short, sharp concentrated effort. A
Kaizen Blitz therefore is a change for good in a short, sharp concentrated
effort incorporating the appropriate Lean Manufacturing Tools. Each tool
incorporates team empowerment and problem solving to rapidly make
improvements to a specific process.

The Kaizen Event methodology has been used extensively for improving the
organisation of work in factories. The results are real-time with implementation
occurring within a few days, rather than weeks or months. Not only will you obtain
immediate improvements to your process - you will also develop a list of other
improvement opportunities that your staff can investigate and implement after the
Kaizen Event. The Kaizen Event will provide your company with immediate tangible
results and motivation for ongoing continuous improvement within your company

Kaizen Blitz offers a number of advantages over other traditional problem solving,
for example:

Immediate results

Involvement of the workforce

Visual solutions

Action orientated outcomes

Competencies which can be leveraged for other projects

Improved communication

Creative solutions rather than capital investments

Employees with an improved business perspective

Effective implementation of change through the application of teamwork

Expected Benefits of a Kaizen Blitz

Reduced waste.

Improved lead times.

Improved throughput, productivity and profitability.

Savings in time, resources and money.