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Kaizen

This document discusses Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. It begins by defining Kaizen and outlining its history and key elements. Kaizen was developed by Masaaki Imai and gained prominence after World War II when Toyota implemented it. The document then explains how to implement Kaizen through teamwork and quality circles and outlines its applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries. It concludes by listing some benefits like reduced waste and improved quality, as well as potential drawbacks like resistance to change.

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Kaizen

This document discusses Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. It begins by defining Kaizen and outlining its history and key elements. Kaizen was developed by Masaaki Imai and gained prominence after World War II when Toyota implemented it. The document then explains how to implement Kaizen through teamwork and quality circles and outlines its applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries. It concludes by listing some benefits like reduced waste and improved quality, as well as potential drawbacks like resistance to change.

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By Prateeksha Parihar

IIM Raipur
13FPM003
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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


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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







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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


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Source: http://kimberlymadigan.com/category/design
Team work
Self discipline
Improve morale (Motivation)
Quality circle
Suggestions for improvement
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Identify area of improvement
Find root cause
Standardization:




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Source:
http://leadersyndrome.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/
continuous-improvement-keep-pushing-the-
deming-wheel-on-the-kaizen-road/
Standardization:
Plan
Goal
Desired outcome
Medium to achieve the goal
Resources
Blueprint of the plan
Do
Improvement doesnt 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





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Manufacturing
Healthcare

Life-coaching
Government
Banking etc
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Save time
Brings in creativity
Avoid wastage
Improves quality and productivity
Makes system dynamic

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Resistance to change
Lack of innovation
Slow process


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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




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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/continu
ous-improvement-keep-pushing-the-deming-wheel-on-
the-kaizen-road/

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