The Kaizen Pocket Handbook provides a quick practical reference guide for Kaizen and Kaizen Events. The Kaizen portion of the pocket handbook contains basic information on the history, benefits, definition, and fundamental concepts of Kaizen. It identifies and defines the three types of improvement and explains their different roles in Kaizen. Other topics covered include: operating principles, teams, processes, records, the Deming Improvement Cycle, management/employee responsibilities, and program implementation. The Kaizen Event portion of the pocket handbook flow-charts and details both the eight steps management needs to take to prepare for a Kaizen Event and the eight steps required for a team to carry out a Kaizen Event. The preparation section contains tips on selecting subject areas, setting goals, choosing team members and leaders, and clearing the way for a successful event. The Event section tells how the team should proceed and has pointers on: analyzing problems, generating solutions, organizing corrective actions, measuring and presenting results. Paper Back - .125 x 3 ¾ x 5 5/16 - 41 Pages. |
Review
Kaizen is a Japanese word that means improvement. The Kaizen concept is on continuous improvement with a focus on the goals of quality, cost and schedule that ultimately drive company profitability. "The Kaizen Pocket Handbook" is a fantastic book for those that wish to have a quick guide for Kaizen and Kaizen Events.
Japanese companies distinguish between Kaizen (continuous change/improvement) and innovation (radical change). The Kaizen concept focuses on the elimination of waste and inefficiency. The kaizen five-S framework for good housekeeping is tidiness; orderliness; cleanliness; standardised clean-up and discipline.
Kaizen is a people oriented, relatively easy to implement and require long-term discipline. The concept fits well with incremental change situations that require long-term change of organisational culture.
This is a well written book, in simple and easy to understand language that makes it a valuable companion for those that wish to get started on the Kaizen and Kaizen events. The book is brief and to the point, highlighting the essentials without getting bogged down with details. By Elijah Chingosho.
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