The document provides an overview of Kaizen and the Kaizen Blitz continuous improvement process. It discusses selecting projects, setting goals, team roles, infrastructure support, potential roadblocks and the typical Kaizen steps of observing the current process, developing a future state process, implementing the new process and reporting results. Typical results of a Kaizen Blitz include 40-60% reduced lead times, 10-15% increased productivity, and improved communication and customer satisfaction.

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