The document discusses the concept of Kaizen, which refers to continuous improvement through small, incremental changes. It describes the key features and benefits of Kaizen, including that it is widely applicable, results-oriented, a learning experience, team-based, and reduces waste. The document also outlines the typical phases of a Kaizen event and different Kaizen methods, and discusses the "5S" approach and potential pitfalls to Kaizen implementation.

2. INDEX: INTRODUCTION FEATURES OF KAIZEN PHASES IN KAIZEN BENEFITS OF KAIZEN KAIZEN METHODS 5 S IN KAIZEN PIT FALLS OF KAIZEN

3. KAIZEN- AN INTRODUCTION Masaaki Imai is known as the developer of Kaizen. 改 ('kai') KAI means 'change' or 'the action to correct'. 善 ('zen') ZEN means 'good'

5. So basically kaizen is small incremental changes made for improving productivity and minimizing waste. Kaizen has three main principles: • Consider the process and the results! • The need to look at the entire process of the job at hand and to evaluate the job as to the best way to get the job done . • Kaizen must be approached in such a way that no one is blamed and that the best process is put into place.

6. FEATURES OF KAIZEN 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.

7. PHASES IN KAIZEN

8. THESE STEPS ARE SHORTEN INTO : A.) Select an Event B.) Plan an Event C.) Implement an Event D.) Follow-up to an Event

9. BENEFITS OF KAIZAN 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.

10. Varieties of Kaizen Methods Individual Versus Teamed Day-to-Day Versus Special Event Process Level Versus Sub process Level

11. 5 ‘S’ in KAIZEN 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. PIT FALLS IN KAIZEN Resistance to change Lack of proper procedure to implement Too much suggestion may lead to confusion and time wastage