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Kaizen

By Prateeksha PariharIIM Raipur13FPM003

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What is Kaizen? History of Kaizen Elements of Kaizen How to Implement Kaizen? Applications of Kaizen Benefits of Kaizen Drawbacks of Kaizen Conclusion

Table of Contents

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Any system can become better either by◦ Innovation◦ Improvement in existing system

Kaizen is a process of continuous improvement

Improvement which needs continuous coordination by all

What is Kaizen?

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Masaaki Imai is known as the developer of Kaizen

Derives its meaning from the Japanese words:◦ “Kai” means change or modify ◦ “Zen” which means good

Gained importance after World War II Dr. W. Edwards Deming is the pioneer of

Kaizen Became famous when Toyota followed

Kaizen in automotive business

History of Kaizen

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Team work Self discipline Improve morale (Motivation) Quality circle Suggestions for improvement

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Elements of Kaizen:

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Identify area of improvement Find root cause Standardization:

How to Implement Kaizen?

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Source: http://leadersyndrome.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/continuous-improvement-keep-pushing-the-deming-wheel-on-the-kaizen-road/

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Standardization:◦ Plan

Goal Desired outcome Medium to achieve the goal Resources Blueprint of the plan

◦ Do Improvement doesn’t come from board room. Execution is required Work allocation Look for alternatives

◦ Check Keep a checklist Priority Matrix Compare with desired results Gauge progress

◦ Act Correction and closure

How to Implement Kaizen?

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Manufacturing Healthcare Life-coaching Government Banking etc

Applications of Kaizen:

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Save time Brings in creativity Avoid wastage Improves quality and productivity Makes system dynamic

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Benefits of Kaizen:

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Resistance to change Lack of innovation Slow process

Drawbacks of Kaizen:

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Attitude for continuous improvement Changed from philosophy to methodology Magnification of small changes Simple and steady Thinking approach (conventional to process) No expenses but quality as the scrap is

removed at every step

Conclusion:

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Imai, Masaaki (1986). Kaizen: The Key to Japan's Competitive Success. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN 0-07-554332-X.

Maurer, Robert (2012). The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence One Small Step at a Time (1 ed.). McGraw-Hill.  ISBN 978-0071796170.

Moore, Ron (2007). Selecting the Right Manufacturing Improvement Tools What Tool? When?: Elsevier Inc.

http://www.getkaizened.com/knowledgebase/the-5-main-elements-of-kaizen/

http://leadersyndrome.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/continuous-improvement-keep-pushing-the-deming-wheel-on-the-kaizen-road/

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