PREPARED BY :- ACHAL DUGAR MAYANK SINHA PRIYANSH ACHARYA SHIMONA SIWATCH CHINMAYA RANJAN RAY

KAIZEN- AN INTRODUCTIONMasaaki Imai is known as the developer of Kaizen.

('kai') KAI means 'change' or 'the action to correct'.

('zen') ZEN means 'good'

So basically kaizen is small incremental changes made for improving productivity and minimizing waste. Kaizen has three main principles:

Consider the process and the results! The need to look at the entire process of the job at hand and to evaluate the job as to the best way to get the job done. Kaizen must be approached in such a way that no one is blamed and that the best process is put into place.

FEATURES OF KAIZENWidely applicable Can be used in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments

Highly effective & results oriented. Kaizen events will generate

quick results, Measurable results, Establish the baseline, and measure the change!!!

A Learning Experience Every member of a Kaizen Team will walk away from the event learning something new! ! Team based & cross functional Team members can be from various functions of the business. Top management participation is encouraged.

PHASES IN KAIZEN

THESE STEPS ARE SHORTEN INTO :

A.) Select an Event

B.) Plan an Event C.) Implement an Event

D.) Follow-up to an Event

BENEFITS OF KAIZANKaizen Reduces Waste- like inventory waste, time waste, workers motion Kaizen Improves space utilization, product qualityResults in higher employee moral and job satisfaction, and lower turn-over.

Toyota is well-known as one of the leaders in using Kaizen. In 1999 at one U.S. plant, 7,000 Toyota employees submitted over 75,000 suggestions, of which 99% were implemented.

Varieties of Kaizen MethodsIndividual Versus Teamed

Day-to-Day Versus Special Event

Process Level Versus Sub process Level

5 S in KAIZEN5S is a method for organizing a workplace, especially a shared workplace (like a shop floor or an office space), and keeping it organized.

To take the concept of Kaizen performance to its ultimate level of simplicity, it offered the following "5S" steps Sortingkeeping only essential items Simplifyingeliminates extra motion.Sweepingkeep the workplace clean Standardizingstandardized work practices Sustainingmaintaining and reviewing standards

PIT FALLS IN KAIZENResistance to change

Lack of proper procedure to implement

Too much suggestion may lead to confusion and time wastage