Kaizen Ppt
Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement of processes through small, incremental changes. It has three main principles: consider the process and results, evaluate the entire process to find the best way to do a job, and make changes without blaming individuals. Kaizen aims to generate quick, measurable results and involve cross-functional teams and top management participation. It can reduce waste and improve quality, productivity, employee morale and retention. Common methods include individual vs team approaches and day-to-day vs special event formats. The 5S methodology organizes the workplace through sorting, simplifying, sweeping, standardizing and sustaining clean and efficient processes. Potential pitfalls include resistance to change, lack of implementation procedures, and
Kaizen Ppt
- 1. PREPARED BY :- ACHAL DUGAR MAYANK SINHA PRIYANSH ACHARYA SHIMONA SIWATCH CHINMAYA RANJAN RAY
- 2. KAIZEN- AN INTRODUCTION Masaaki Imai is known as the developer of Kaizen. 改 ('kai') KAI means 'change' or 'the action to correct'. 善 ('zen') ZEN means 'good'
- 4. 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.
- 5. FEATURES OF KAIZEN Widely 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.
- 7. THESE STEPS ARE SHORTEN INTO : A.) Select an Event B.) Plan an Event C.) Implement an Event D.) Follow-up to an Event
- 8. BENEFITS OF KAIZAN Kaizen Reduces Waste- like inventory waste, time waste, workers motion Kaizen Improves space utilization, product quality Results 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.
- 9. Varieties of Kaizen Methods Individual Versus Teamed Day-to-Day Versus Special Event Process Level Versus Sub process Level
- 10. 5 ‘S’ in KAIZEN 5S 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 Sorting keeping only essential items Simplifying eliminates extra motion . Sweeping keep the workplace clean Standardizing standardized work practices Sustaining maintaining and reviewing standards
- 11. PIT FALLS IN KAIZEN Resistance to change Lack of proper procedure to implement Too much suggestion may lead to confusion and time wastage