Content
1 module
Instructor
Leading Edge Group
Description
Kaizen is a core fundamental practice of Lean methodologies. In Course 2 we discussed the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle as a method to manage a Lean improvement. A Kaizen Event facilitates a team through the PDCA problem-solving framework. It is pertinent to understand how to plan and facilitate a Kaizen Event that will result in beneficial outcomes for the organization and the customer. In Lean practice, Kaizen Events utilize multiple Lean tools to identify the root cause of a problem and validate a viable, sustainable solution in collaboration with multiple stakeholders/team members. A Kaizen Event is complete when the full PDCA cycle has concluded.
Objectives
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- define the term Kaizen;
- identify the requirements for a successful Kaizen Event;
- identify and distinguish between the key participants in a Kaizen Event and their associated roles;
- conduct root cause analysis;
- identify and distinguish between the support improvement tools used during Kaizen Events;
- recognize the principles and objectives associated with kanbans, supermarkets, and the just-in-time (JIT) philosophy;
- identify the steps involved in facilitating a Kaizen Event; and
- facilitate a Kaizen Event.
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Course 4: Kaizen
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