The document discusses the Kaizen process, which refers to continuous improvement activities that involve all employees. Kaizen aims to eliminate waste and make improvements through proactive problem solving. It follows principles like being proactive, eliminating old practices, empowering employees, and using the 5 Whys method. The Kaizen process has phases like selecting an event, planning, implementing, and following up. It features team-based, cross-functional work and is widely applicable to drive results and learning. Benefits include improved teamwork, morale and quality through suggestion-based continuous improvements.

1. KAIZEN PROCESS
PRESENTED BY :GROUP 09
SUBJECT : Organizational Behavior

2. INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION TO KAIZEN
2. PRINCIPLES OF KAIZEN
3. GETTING STARTED WITH KAIZEN
4. FEATURES
5. PHASES
6. ELEMENTS
7. 5’S OF KAIZEN
8. BENEFITS
9. EXAMPLES
10. PIT FALLS
11. CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION
 Masaaki Imai is known as the developer of KAIZEN
 Kaizen is a concept referring to business activities that continuously improve all
function & involve all employees from the CEO to the assembly line workers
 The Japanese word KAIZEN means change for better

4. . .
KAI
To modify, To change
ZEN
Think, make good,
make better
KAIZEN
Making the improvements through elimination of
waste
KAIZEN

5. PRINCIPLES
BE PROACTIVE
ELIMINATE
OLD
PRACTICES
NEVER STOP
MAKE
CORRECTIONS
EMPOWER ALL
EMPLOYEES
TO SPEAK UP
PRACTICES
THE 5 WHY
METHODS

6. Getting started with kaizen
1. Start with training
2. Support kaizen from the top
3. Get ideas flowing
4. Keep ideas coming
5. Remove barriers
6. Measure impacts

8. Features of kaizen process
• Widely Applicable
• Highly Effective
• Result Oriented.
• A Learning Experience
• Team Based and Cross-Functional

9. Phases of kaizen process
A. Select an Event.
B. Plan an Event.
C. Implement an Event.
D. Follow-up an Event

10. ELEMENTS
1. Team Work
2.Personal Discipline

11. 3. Improved Morale
4. Quality Circle

12. 5.Suggestion for improvement

13. 5’s of Kaizen
1. Sorting
2. Simplifying/Straighten
3. Shine
4. Standardizing
5. Sustaining

14. Thank you