KAIZEN
KAIZEN (KAI = change, ZEN = for good) is the Japanese term for the concept of continuous improvement. An important point of the KAIZEN management philosophy is process-oriented thinking, where it is not the result that stands at the center of attention, but the improvement of the process to achieve the right customer-oriented result.
Brief description
Since this system is based on avoiding waste of materials, storage space or manpower, it is closely related to quality management. The introduction of this management system should be done in small steps and at a steady pace, and should apply to all areas of each employee's tasks.
Objectives and requirements
The most important goals of KAIZEN are to achieve the highest possible quality at low cost, and at the same time to orient activities to customer requirements. In order to achieve this and introduce the KAIZEN concept in the company, the so-called „6S” must be implemented:
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SEIRI |
Unnecessary parts are sorted out |
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SEITON |
The necessary parts are sorted out |
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SEISÔ |
Cleanliness |
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SEIKETSU |
Maintaining the status quo |
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SHITSUKE |
Discipline |
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SHÛKAN |
Habit |