5.2.3 Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

• What does the term $Kaizen$ originate from?


  Japanese
• $Kaizen$ is a philosophy focused on making incremental improvements to processes, products, and services.
• $Kaizen$ emphasizes employee involvement and teamwork.
• What does employee empowerment involve in $Kaizen$?


  All employees in improvement
• $Teamwork$ in $Kaizen$ focuses on collaborating to identify and resolve problems.
• $Kaizen$ emphasizes small, gradual enhancements rather than major changes.
• What is the primary focus of $Kaizen$ concerning customers?


  Customer needs and satisfaction
• $Kaizen$ helps businesses reduce costs by streamlining operations and eliminating waste.
• $Kaizen$ aims to enhance product and service quality through meticulous improvements.
• How does $Kaizen$ reduce costs for businesses?


  Eliminating waste
• $Kaizen$ empowers employees by involving them in the improvement process.
• Steps for implementing $Kaizen$


  1️⃣ Identify Problems

  2️⃣ Gather Data

  3️⃣ Generate Solutions

  4️⃣ Implement Solutions

  5️⃣ Monitor Progress

  6️⃣ Standardize Improvements
• Monitoring progress is a key step in $Kaizen$ implementation.
• What is the purpose of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in $Kaizen$?


  Continuous improvement
• The 5S Methodology</latex> is a system to organize and maintain a clean workspace.
• $Value Stream Mapping$ is used to visualize and analyze the steps in delivering a product or service.
• Which company is renowned for its use of the Toyota Production System (TPS) incorporating $Kaizen$?


  Toyota
• Honda focuses on improving product quality and minimizing defects using $Kaizen$ principles.
• What industry has LG streamlined its processes and reduced costs in using $Kaizen$?


  Electronics