This document provides an introduction to Kaizen, a philosophy of continuous improvement. It discusses the 7 types of wastes in production, the 8 key elements of a Kaizen culture, and the Toyota Production System on which Kaizen is based. Kaizen aims to continuously improve quality, technology, processes, culture, productivity, safety and leadership. Implementing Kaizen results in savings, improved working conditions, higher quality and customer satisfaction. The document outlines how to identify opportunities for Kaizen and implement continuous improvements.
2. INTRODUCTION OF KAIZEN
7 TYPES OF WASTES
WHY KAIZEN
8 KEY ELEMENTS OF KAIZEN CULTURE
KAIZEN MINDSET
TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM
BENEFITS OF KAIZEN
HOW TO IMPLEMENT KAIZEN
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
4. KAIZEN is a system of continuous
improvement in quality, technology, process,
company culture, productivity, safety and
leadership.
by TAIICHI OHNO and SHIGEO SHINGO based on DEMIN
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9. 1. Over production -Production more than required.
2. WAITING – Process delays idle time.
3. TRANSPORTATION – Delay in material handling.
4. EXCESS INVENTORY – Excess of raw material & tools for
production.
5. Motion – Actions of people or equipment that do not add value.
6. OVER PROCESSING – Unnecessary stops or work elements or
procedures.
7. DEFECTIVE UNITS – Production of a part that is scrapped or
require work.
7 TYPES OF WASTES = MUDA
10. The foundation of Kaizen method consists of
5 founding methods :
1.Team work
2.Personal discipline
3.Improved Morale
4. Quality circles
5.Suggestions for improvement.
11. WHY KAIZEN?
1. To eliminate waste in organization.
2. To increase productivity. 3. To improve quality
4. Customer satisfaction.
5. Growth of the organization.
6. To eliminate any abnormalities & stopping of limits
7. Developing self personality.
12. KEY ELEMENTS OF KAIZEN CULTUR
1. KAIZEN MINDSET
2. CUSTOMER ORIENTATION
3. QUALITY CONTROL CIRCLES
4. SUGGESTION SYSTEM
5. DISCIPLINE IN WORKPLACE
6. SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES
7. CO-OPERATIVE RELATIONS
8. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMEN
13. KAIZEN MINDSET
1. EVERYTHING CAN & SHOULD BE IMPROVED
2. NOT A SINGLE DAY SHOULD GO WITHOUT SOME KIND OF IMPR
3. IMAGINE THE IDEAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND STRIVE TO P
4. DON’T JUST CRITICISE, SUGGEST AN IMPROVEMENT.
5. THINK OF HOW TO IMPROVE IT INSTEAD OF WHY IT CANT.
6. SET TARGET AND MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO ACHIVE IT.
7. USE COMPETITION TO AROUSE INTEREST.
8. DON’T LOOK FOR REWARDS.
9. GENERATE MORE QUESTIONS.
10. SAY YOURSELF
I CAN DO IT
14. TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM- TPS
TAIICHI OHNO and SHIGEO SHINGO developed TPS between 1948 an
They visited several FORD motor company automotive plants in Michigan.
But observed some methods not very effective. Then by chance they visited
supermarket Piggly Wiggly. They were inspired how the products were re-
ordered and restocked goods. Reducing inventory by using just in time ( JIT)
inventory system.
Using easy methods to display their goods and arranging manpower only
wherever required.
They were doing good business with less investment.
15. 1. Reduce inventory by following JIT.
2. Standardised work management.
3. Continuousimprovement.
4. Leanmanufacturing
5. Customersatisfaction
Main objective of TPS was :
17. BENEFITS OF KAIZEN
1. Savings in energy, material & others resources.
2. Improvements in working environment.
3. Improvements in machines & process.
4. Improvements in jigs & tools.
5. Capable of generating new ideas.
6. Customer satisfaction.
7. Elimination of wastes.
8. Improvement in product quality.
9. Improvement in 5S.
10.Improvement in self personality.
11.Improvements in own work..