What is Kaizen's event?

Action Kaizen is a process that uses the Japanese principles of Kaizen in a quickly monitored way to improve something in the field of business. Also referred to as Kaizen Blitz or Kaizen Burst, is considered a one -time event rather than a long -term process that is in direct contrast as the principles of Kaizen are usually performed. This is often seen in businesses, mostly Japanese businesses that need to achieve a certain goal in a limited time or have problems in a specific area of ​​production. The main principle of Kaizen is the course of daily changes to improve the business or manufacturing company on a continuing basis. Although it is used primarily in aspects of production and similar businesses, it is also used in other arenas such as health, government and banking. Kaizen aims to improve production, reduce waste, inspire cooperation between all levels of employees and create more humane jobs. It is used on all levels of employees, from Janitial to President's employeesSTI.

There are a number of reasons why the Kaizen event would be called. It is often used when a division or group of people begins to work in a particular area or can be used when an established area or group fails to meet the objectives of production. A specific process is adhered to, usually for three to ten days, which will include training, identification of problems, brainstorming, presentation of results and celebrating the success of the event. It is usually part of a subsequent plan that will bring practical aspects of the event to everyday work routine.

Event planning Kaizen can take several months before a real event. Although the Kaizen event may take up to ten days, the last three to five more often. The tracking period usually takes 30 days and meetings are held every week or every few days to assess whether the goals are achieved, what improvements are needed and other topics.

although they areIn Japanese businesses, primary initiators of the Kaizen event, other countries also accepted principles. One of the main difficulties in persuading companies that are not familiar with the principles of Kaizena to have Kaizena is the time of downtime. Take a week or more on an event can significantly affect the business process. Those who support Kaizen events say that the lost time is balanced at improved production time and less daily problems.