The document outlines the stages of conducting a Kaizen, which is a tool used to rapidly improve work processes. It involves documenting the current process, identifying waste, planning countermeasures, making changes to eliminate waste, verifying the changes work, measuring results, and making the new process the standard. The stages include planning and preparation, a multi-day event to implement changes, reporting out results, and following up to ensure improvements are sustained long-term. The goal is to continuously improve processes to better meet customer needs through engaging employees in identifying and eliminating waste.

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Conducting a Kaizen

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Content:
• What is a Kaizen?
• Why Kaizen?
• Stages of Kaizen
• Planning and Preparation
• Event
• Report out
• Follow-up
• Appendix

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1. Customer
Needs
Meeting Customer Needs:
• Internal/External
• Shareholders
• Employees
• Community
2. Design
(Plan)
3. Do
4. Feedback
(Check)
5. Improve
(Act)
What is Kaizen?
Kaizen
• is a tool to rapidly improve work as part of the PDCA cycle
• is a tool for implementing Rule 4 of the Rules-In-Use
• goals must align with the business objectives

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Why Kaizen?

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Content:
• What is a Kaizen?
• Why Kaizen?
• Stages of Kaizen
• Planning and Preparation
• Event
• Report out
• Follow-up
• Appendix

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Planning and Preparation
There are 5 basic steps:
• Identify the business case.
• Set goals.
• Select the team.
• Collect baseline data.
• Plan to support the Kaizen activity.

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The business case is the launching pad for a kaizen and is defined as a
discrepancy between our customer's expectations and our current processes.
The business case creates the focus for the kaizen and is documented on an
A3. Examples of a business case for a kaizen include:
• Reduce lead times
• Increase delivery performance
• Eliminate scrap
• Reduce inventories
• Increase capacity
• Eliminate bottlenecks
• Reduce changeover time
• Reduce machine failures
• Quality improvements
Customer
Eliminate the Gap!
Identify the Business Case

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Set Goals
• Measurable
•Examples: Time, Money, Defects
• Align with the company‟s strategic goals and identified by the
Plant A3 and Value Stream Map
•Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
• Stretch but realistic (target at least 50% improvement)
• Should result in a new process or new standard
• Documented on the an A3
• 1 improvement idea per team member, PER
OBSERVATION (6-7 ideas per person total)

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Select the Team
• Team size should be based on the area(s) being kaizened.
• A trained Facilitator and a Team Leader for each Team
• Typically 4-6 people per machine or process
• Every team member should be chosen for a specific reason
•Management
•“Different Set of Eyes”
•Customers and Suppliers (internal or external)
•Experts (people who actually do the work)
•Maintenance
•Change Agents and “CAVE Men”

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Collect Baseline Data
Baseline data is collected to document the current condition and assist in
setting the goals. This information may include the following:
Space Constraints Lead Time
Inventory Scrap Rate
Productivity Takt Time
Cycle Time Safety/Ergonomics - Loss
5-S Visual Measurement
Customer Satisfaction (NPS) Current Standard Work
The background information is used to produce a Value-Stream Map or
Process Map by the Facilitator or Team Leaders for the problem being
addressed by the Kaizen.

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Plan to Support Kaizen
• Set maintenance support to cover Kaizen needs
• Perform moves that can be identified prior to Kaizen
• Set labor to cover customer needs during the Kaizen or work
ahead
• Adjust work scheduled and flowed through selected area
during Kaizen
• Create a “claw-back” or “recovery” plan to be instituted after
Kaizen if necessary
While the goal of a Kaizen is to work around the process, interruptions are
inevitable as improvements are implemented. Success requires action prior
to the Kaizen. Items to consider:

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Content:
• What is a Kaizen?
• Stages of Kaizen
• Planning and Preparation
• Event
• Report out
• Follow-up
• Appendix

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:30 AM Preparation / Group Meeting Preparation / Group Meeting
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM Report out Preparation
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Kaizen Activity
Kaizen Activity
Kaizen Trial
Kaizen Activity
Daily Summary
Lunch Lunch
Kaizen Trial
Daily Summary
Travel
(Pre-Event meeting with
Facilitators/Team Leaders)
Kaizen Activity
Kaizen Trial
Kaizen Trial
Lunch
Kaizen Activity
Introduction and Training Report out Preparation
Verification and Final
Implementation
Daily Summary
Report Out - Plant and Senior
Leadership / Sametime
Meeting
Report Out follow-up
Kaizen Trial
Travel
Schedule for the Kaizen

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Document the Current Process. We need to understand how processes are
performed today (may be done prior to Kaizen as well).
Documentation Includes:
• Spaghetti Chart
• Observation Sheet *
• Standard Work Combination Table *
• Balance Table
• Layout
• 5S & Safety Audit
• Process definition (volume, mix, difficulty levels)
* One for each operator
Take the time to validate the baseline information and understand what is
happening in the area.
Document
Reality
Document Reality

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Identify
Waste
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Identify
Waste
Those eight elements that do not increase the value of a product or
service, but only increase cost.
Attack items that impact
• Process Flow
• Material Flow
• Information Flow
Identify Waste

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Plan
Countermeasures
• Focus on the things that can be done within the kaizen
• Bias for action vs. planning and analysis
• Think within the boundaries of the Lean
process (IDEAL)
• Single-piece flow
• Minimum inventory
• At TAKT time
• Pull production vs. Push production
• Low cost solutions, creativity before money
• Right-sized resources
• Maximum waste elimination
Plan Countermeasures

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Reality
Check
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Reality
Check
Problem/Countermeasure Tracking
• The Facilitator and Team Leaders review the countermeasures
and the to-do list to ensure:
• Proper Direction
• Countermeasures are the proper Lean solutions
• If necessary, course corrections are made
• The plant Lean Facilitator approves the plan
Reality Check

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Reality
Check
Make Changes
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Make Changes
• Bias for action, Just Do It!!
• Use the Kaizen Implementation Report to document the change
• Do not dictate how things will be done. Ask team members, build coalition
• Hold progress meetings each day: morning, afternoon, or end of day
• Keep Kaizen homework updated with the use of the Kaizen Newspaper
• Remember: Pre-kaizen planning for possible “moves” may be needed to
prepare support services
Make Changes

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Reality
Check
Make Changes Verify Change
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Verify Change
• Observe again
• Results Achieved?
• If not, go back and make additional changes
• Repeat the cycle – observe, implement changes, evaluate
Verify Change

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Reality
Check
Make Changes Verify Change
Measure
Results
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Measure
Results
• Did waste get eliminated?
• Can improvements be sustained?
• Are improvements aligned with business objectives?
• Is there a possibility of negative unintended consequences?
• Were kaizen and individual improvement objectives achieved?
Measure Results

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Reality
Check
Make Changes Verify Change
Measure
Results
Make this
the Standard
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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• Establish visual controls (boards, taping, signs, etc.) to ensure
progress is maintained.
• Make visual controls understandable to the casual observer.
• Visibly post open actions (Kaizen Newspaper) and leave posted
until completed.
• Lean Facilitator to help establish control and counsel on the
kaizen closure.
• Results must be repeatable and sustainable.
Make this
the
standard
Make this the Standard

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Celebration
Celebrate the success (but not too long) because now you
Do It
Again

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The Standard Work elements of a Kaizen are:
Document
Reality
Plan
Countermeasures
Identify
Waste
Reality
Check
Make Changes Verify Change
Measure
Results
Make this
the Standard
Celebrate
Do It
Again
Results:
A new way of work
Start
Stages of the Kaizen

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Content:
• What is a Kaizen?
• Stages of Kaizen
• Planning and Preparation
• Event
• Report out
• Follow-up
• Appendix

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Report Out Content
• Title page
• Team Participants with Photo
• A3, Value Stream Map, or Progress Control Board information to
ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Goals of Kaizen
• Information or Examples showing Lean tool usage that may include:
• Before / After Photos
• Kaizen Implementation Reports
• Spaghetti Diagrams
• Control Charts
• Homework (Kaizen Newspaper)
• Lessons Learned
• Summary
Sample slides from previous report outs are in the appendix

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Content:
• What is a Kaizen?
• Stages of Kaizen
• Planning and Preparation
• Event
• Report out
• Follow-up
• Appendix

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After the kaizen, the focus must be placed on ensuring that the improvements
continue.
This is done by:
• Reflection with the participants to determine where the kaizen needs
improvement.
• Aggressive follow-up on open Kaizen Newspaper action items by
Black Belt and plant management
• Establish post-kaizen ownership team, include on the Kaizen
Newspaper, and leave in place until open items are closed.
• Development of an “Information Control Center,” providing a visual
and immediate observation of continuous improvement
• Random reviews by plant management. GEMBA
• Floor walkthroughs
• Plant assessments
Follow-up

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TEAM: ____________________________
No. Problem/Issue/Opportunity Activity Impact Cost
Lead
Time
Total Owner Due Date Revised Date
% Complete
(Double Click
on Dial to
Change as
Required)
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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See Rating Scale for Details
KAIZEN NEWSPAPER
BLACK BELT RESPONSIBLE:
REPORT-OUT DATE:
PLANT LOCATION:
Kaizen Newspaper Form

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Kaizen Newspaper Rating Scale
Savings What is the $ What is the resultant DPMO? What is the reduction in time? What is the EHS result? Ranking
Very Large
Savings > $50k peryear resultant DPMO less than 7 >50% reduction in time
Reduction of multiple DART cases or substantial harm to
humans 10
$40k to $50k per year resultant DPMO of 7 to 67 45% to 50% reduction in time
Reduction of irreversible impact to environment or
significant business interruption 9
$30k to $40k per year resultant DPMO of 67 to 500 40% to 45% reduction in time Reduction of DART case or multiple recordable cases 8
$20k to $30k per year resultant DPMO of 500 to 2.5k 35% to 40% reduction in time Reduction of recordable case or improved sustainability 7
Moderate $10k to $20k per year resultant DPMO of 2.5k to 12.5k 30% to 35% reduction in time Reduction of multiple first aid cases 6
$8k to $10k per year resultant DPMO of 12.5k to 50k 25% to 30% reduction in time Reduction of minor business interruptions 5
$5k to $8k per year resultant DPMO of 50k to 125k 20% to 25% reduction in time Engineers risk to employees out of process 4
$3k to $5k per year resultant DPMO of 125k to 330k 15% to 20% reduction in time
Promotes consistent safe behavior or employee
involvement 3
$1k to $3k per year resultant DPMO of 330k to 500k 10% to 15% reduction in time Reduction of first aid case or multiple near misses 2
Small Savings < $1k per year resultant DPMO greater than 500k < 10% reduction in time Reduction of near miss 1
Cost to implement the idea/solution
Cost Ranking
Low Cost 10
9
8
Moderate 7
6
5
4
3
2
High Cost 1
Time to implement the idea/solution
Lead Time Ranking
Very Short 10
9
8
7
Moderate 6
5
4
3
2
Very Long 1
What is cost to Implement Idea?
< $100
$100 to $200
$200 to $500
$500 to $1k
$1k to $2k
$2k to $3k
$3k to $5k
$5k to $7k
1 Day to 3.5 Days
>3.5 Days to 5 Days
$7k to $10k
>$10k
How long to Implement Idea?
1 Hour to 3.9 Hours
> 5 Weeks
Impact to the Businesss
>1 Week to 2 Weeks
>2 Weeks to 3 Weeks
>3 Weeks to 4 Weeks
>4 Weeks to 5 Weeks
4 Hours to 7.9 Hours
8 Hours to 23.9 Hours

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RATING SCALE:
•Multiply Impact x Cost x Lead Time to obtain Total
•Sort numbers by highest to lowest. This will prioritize the top items to work on and also show the „cliff‟ vs
„rubble‟
NOTES:
•Newspaper should be posted in visible location for all to see (ie: on the floor, or in the office – at GEMBA)
•The Kaizen Newspaper will be a requirement for the Report-Out and will need to be included in the
PowerPoint presentation
•Items on the list should be completed within 60 days.
•Items with leadtime longer than 60 days should be listed on a separate Plant Master Newspaper (use same
form) and reviewed monthly by Plant Management and Lean Leadership to see if they have a high enough
priority number to validate working on or if newer projects should take precedence. Projects on Plant Master
Newspaper could be used for future projects or continuous improvement activities.
Kaizen Newspaper Guidelines

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Review
 Identify what is a Kaizen
 Burst of teamwork to improve a process or correct a
problem preventing the business from achieving its
goal.
 Stages of a Kaizen
 Planning and Preparation
 Event
 Report Out
 Follow-up

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Any Questions?

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Content:
• What is a Kaizen?
• Stages of Kaizen
• Planning and Preparation
• Event
• Report out
• Follow-up
• Appendix
• Sample presentations
• More detailed information

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Title

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Participants (Names and Photo)

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A3 and VSM (Alignment with Business)

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Goals of Kaizen

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LSS Tool Example

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LSS Tool Example

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LSS Tool Example

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LSS Tool Example

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LSS Tool Example

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LSS Tool Example

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Homework and Achievements

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Lessons Learned

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Summary

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Kaizens
Total Kaizens ______
Implemented ______
Open ______
% _____%
Impact
______
______
______
Key Kaizens
1.
2.
3
Impact
______
______
______
Open Issues
1.
2.
3
Impact
______
______
______
Summary

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Other items to have on-hand:
• VCR and TV
• Speakerphone
• Laptop for Sametime Presentation
• 6 highlighters of various colors
• 1 white eraser
• 3 black markers
• 3 red markers
• 3 red pens
• 3 stopwatches
• 1 box binder clips or paper clips
• 5S Red Tag kit
• 6 clipboards
• Zip-ties
• 3 sets earplugs
• 60 magnets or magnetic pipe plugs (3 sets of 20)
• 12 mechanical pencils
• 3 grease pencils
• 3 calculators
• 3 tubes .05mm lead refills
• 1 small stapler
• 1 box staples
• 1 staple puller
• 1 Scotch Tape disposable dispenser
• 1 pair scissors
• 3 sets dry erase markers (5 colors minimum, chisel
tip)
• 1 roll masking tape
• 1 multi-tool (or screwdriver with multiple tips)
• 1 18” ruler
• 18 Post-It Pads (6 each of 3 different colors) 2 7/8 x
2 7/8
• Rubber bands
Each Sub-Team should have:
• One Flipchart
• One Camera
• One Video Camera
Kaizen Kit

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Kaizen Facilitator
The Facilitator has prior experience as a team member and Team Leader. That
experience may be gained through either internal or external Kaizen
participation. When assuming the role of Facilitator, he or she must complete at
least two kaizens.
The Facilitator is responsible for:
• Ensuring that the kaizen goals have been agreed-to by plant Senior Management
and support Regal Beloit’s goals
• Confirming that the area is confined to a specific area or product
• Establishing measurable goals
• Coordinating with the leadership of other departments when the product passes
through their area
• Creating high level process maps to help define the objectives, scope and time
limits
• Developing opening meeting with local management
• Scheduling the team, break out areas, and presentation rooms
• Informing the plant and shop floor as far in advance as possible
• Working with the plant Senior Management to ensure Cost, Quality, Productivity,
Safety and Morale issues in the area are addressed

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The Facilitator should:
• Prepare and give training
• Inform the Team Leaders of what is needed and support them
in answering questions on the team’s progress
• Coordinate all logistics requirements
• Provide specific training as needed through Team
observation
• Monitor team performance to daily goals
• Coach and motivate teams as needed
• Assist in developing the report-out

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Team Leaders
It is beneficial (but not necessary) that the Team Leader has
prior experience as team member. That experience may be
gained through either internal or external Kaizen participation.
The Team Leader should be a formal or informal leader in the
Kaizen area of focus.
Each team is led by a Team Leader. The leader should:
• Have proven leadership/communication/people skills
• Be experienced in the kaizen process if possible
• Be able to relate to direct labor as well as senior management
• Not be intimidated by senior management (senior management
may be team members)
• Be a stickler for detail, show initiative, and be tenacious in
completing tasks, correctly and on time
• Also empower, coach and facilitate the team in determining
what and how things will be done; not dictating the what and
how

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The Team Leader should:
• Pick up Kaizen Kit
• Review baseline with team and give daily assignments
• Participate in all steps of the Kaizen process
• Coordinate equipment moves w/maintenance and Facilitator
• Prepare daily presentation and assignments for final presentations
• Return Kaizen Kit
• Prepare and participate in the follow-up plan.

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Team Members
Team composition is critical to success. Everyone must be chosen for a
purpose and should reflect the following:
• “A Different Set of Eyes”
• Internal & External Customers/Suppliers
• Manufacturing Management
• Product/Process/Design Engineers
• Maintenance
• Materials/Purchasing
• Finance/Accounting
• Safety Coordinator
• Influential or Informal Leaders (salaried, hourly, union etc.)
• Effective Problem Solvers/Change Agents
• CAVE People