Quick and continuous improvement through kaizen blitz

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A step-by-step strategy for performing a kaizen blitz within two days is presented. The steps include measurement of existing performance, observation of the process, establishment of new enhanced process combinations, redesign of the process flow to introduce the new ideas, executing the new flow, measurement of the results of the new process flow, and institution of a plan of action for other remaining identified improvement possibilities.

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Manufacturing Industries NEC, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries

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Rapid-fire improvement with short-cycle kaizen

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The concept of continuous improvement, though an appealing proposal, is usually not applicable in real life. However, short-cycle kaizen (SCK) is a more realistic concept. It offers substantial improvements in traditional measures in a short span of time. SCK realizes this through fast, repeated, time-compressed enhancements in small portions of the business. Each small improvement requires preparation, execution and maintenance.

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The "Special K" in kaizen

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An important and essential component of kaizen, continuous improvement, is 'kharacter' or character. The character of a company is composed of the character of the workers. Companies need leaders and employees with the special character which involves commitment to kaizen or continuous improvement. This special character requires a positive character such as truthfulness, honesty and integrity.

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