Kaizen Demystified (with over 40 Dropbox file links to Excel worksheets): A Practical and Systematic Method of Evaluating Circumstances to Improve Processes
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Kaizen Demystified (with over 40 Dropbox file links to Excel worksheets): A Practical and Systematic Method of Evaluating Circumstances to Improve Processes
Kaizen Demystified provides five proven approaches to applying the principles and practices of the Toyota Production System (i.e., Lean) and Six Sigma in a systematic methodology to improve work processes. The five types of Kaizen Events detailed in this book are the: (1) Standard 5 Day Kaizen Event, also referred to as a Kaizen Blitz or Rapid Improvement Event, (2) Rolling Kaizen Event, (3) Web Based Kaizen Event, (4) Today’s Kaizen Event, and (5) Wiki (or Quick) Kaizen Event. Each type will be thoroughly explained to “demystify†what it may mean for you. Kaizen Demystified will certainly support, supplement, and/or enhance your current “Kaizen†or “Lean†thinking and, most importantly, the doing and sustaining. In the end, there will be no mystery!
In this book you will learn how to: Accelerate improvements activities by selecting the right type of Kaizen Event Apply the “right†Kaizen Event methodology to specific projects within your organization Educate employees on the fundamentals activities required for a successful Kaizen Event Determine where wastes exist in processes and facilitate how to eliminate the wastes through Total Employee Involvement (TEI) Use current and future state value stream or process maps and PDCA (Plan – Do – Check – Act) to change/improve a process Improve processes while respecting people Effectively lead and coach others through applying basic leadership practices Confidently lead, facilitate, and/or initiate each of the five types of Kaizen Events Immediately use the appropriate Kaizen Event type and associated worksheet(s) given your project needs Maximize resources for improvement projects Better engage employees in soliciting their ideas More effectively handle difficult issues that can impede a Kaizen Event when dealing with employees Kaizen Demystified will provide the step-by-step methodologies for planning, implementing, and sustaining improvement initiatives for five types of Kaizen Events. It will be management’s responsibility to commit the necessary resources (i.e., training, materials, time allocation, etc.). Management must also be actively involved to ensure a successful Kaizen Event for the organization. We have included Dropbox file links to over 40 Excel worksheets that are reference throughout this book. This will allow you to immediately apply (and customize) what may be required in your Kaizen Event.