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KAIZEN
Meaning
Japanese- Kai:change or action to correct

Zen': good English translation: continous improvement.

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INTRODUCTION
What is kaizen? A system of continuous improvement in quality,technology,processes,company culture,productivity,safety and leadership.
In the words of Masaaki Imai,Father of kaizen : continuous improvement involving everyonemanagers and workers alike, working together to make improvements without large capital investments.
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KAIZEN PHILOSOPHY
Do it better, make it better, improve it even if it aint broke, because if we dont, we cannot compete with those who do. This involves setting standards, improve standards using kaizen tools-5s,kanban,line balancing.

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IMPLEMENTATION
Cycle of kaizen: Standardize operation. Measure standardized operation. Gauge measurements against requirements. Innovate to meet requirements to increase productivity. Standardize new improved operation. This is Shewhart or Deming cycle.

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KAIZEN PRACTICES
Customer orientation Quality control circle Suggestion scheme Kanban JIT Zero defects Small group activities TQC Quality improvement
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PDCA CYCLE

WHAT

DEFINITION OF PROBLEM ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM

WHY

IDENTIFICATION OF CAUSES PLANNING OF COUNTER MEASURES IMPLEMENTATION CONFIRMATION OF RESULT STANDARDIZATION COURTESY:FEATHERLITE

PLAN DO CHECK ACTION

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BENEFITS
Reduces waste
Improves space utilisation,product quality Provides immediate results

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