Kaizen

Description:

Kaizen is a method of continuous improvement. It's a simple, inexpensive, easily implemented way of making improvements in one's work area to improve efficiency, safety, quality and housekeeping.

Competencies:

-Understanding the Kaizen Improvement cycle
-Understanding the difference between Kaizen, Kaikaku and Jidoka
-Understanding the need and effects of continuous improvement
-Understanding different types of "muda" in a production system and their effect on production and profit
-Brainstorming and planning Kaizen events