Kaizen Event Facilitation
Kaizen, which means "good change" in Japanese, is a philosophy of eliminating waste by making small changes for the better. Kaizen events are rapid improvement activities during which a team, led by a lean expert, analyzes and improves a process. Kaizen events are typically 3 to 5 days and generally include the following activities:
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Lean Training
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Defining the Problem/Goals
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Observing and Documenting the Current State
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Brainstorming and Developing a Future State
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Implementation
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Developing a Follow-up Plan
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Presenting Results
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Celebrating Successes
Our lean enterprise consultants have facilitated hundreds of kaizen events ranging from manufacturing improvements to business process improvements. Kaizen events are flexible and have a high return on investment because the improvement is rapid. Most importantly, they provide a hands-on lean learning experience that team members can apply everyday in their jobs.
If you are interested in learning more about kaizen events, contact us.