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2.  Masaaki Imai is
known as the
developer of
Kaizen.
 改 ('kai') KAI
means 'change' or
'the action to
correct'.
 善 ('zen') ZEN
means 'good'

3. KAI ZEN
To modify, to change Think, make good,
make better
= KAIZEN
Make it easier by studying it, and making the improvement
through elimination of waste.
It is an ongoing improvement involving: Top management
Managers
Workers
+

7.  Widely applicable – Can be used in
both manufacturing and non-
manufacturing environments
 Highly effective & results oriented. Kaizen
events will generate
quick results, Measurable results, Establish
the baseline, and measure the change!!!
 A Learning Experience – Every member of
a Kaizen Team will walk away from the
event learning something new! !
 Team based & cross functional – Team
members can be from various
functions of the business. Top
management participation is
encouraged.

8.  Kaizen Reduces Waste- like
inventory waste, time waste,
workers motion
 Kaizen Improves space
utilization, product quality
 Results in higher employee
moral and job satisfaction,
and lower turn-over.
 Toyota is well-known as one of the
leaders in using Kaizen. In 1999 at one
U.S. plant, 7,000 Toyota employees
submitted over 75,000 suggestions, of
which 99% were implemented.

9. A.) Select an Event
B.) Plan an Event
C.) Implement an Event
D.) Follow-up to an
Event

10.  5S is a method for organizing a workplace, especially a shared workplace (like a shop
floor or an office space), and keeping it organized.
 To take the concept of Kaizen performance to its ultimate level of simplicity, it offered the following "5S" steps
 Sorting keeping only essential items
 Simplifying eliminates extra motion.
 Sweeping keep the workplace clean
 Standardizing standardized work practices
 Sustaining maintaining and reviewing standards

12.  Resistance to change
 Lack of proper
procedure to
implement
 Too much suggestion
may lead to
confusion and time
wastage