Course Outline

Introduction to Kaizen

  • Kaizen philosophy and mindset
  • Continuous improvement vs. reactive problem-solving
  • Link between Kaizen, Lean, and 5S

Identifying Waste and Inefficiencies

  • The 8 types of waste (Muda)
  • Practical identification in production, administration, and logistics
  • Observation and mapping techniques (Gemba Walks)

Standardization and Visual Management

  • Importance of standard work and discipline
  • Visual controls and 5S tools
  • Creating and sustaining standardized processes

Kaizen Tools and Techniques

  • Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa)
  • PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle
  • Quick wins vs. strategic Kaizen

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

  • Involving staff in improvement initiatives
  • Effective team meetings and communication methods
  • Recognition and feedback mechanisms

Kaizen in Practice: Cross-Departmental Applications

  • Production: reducing errors and rework
  • Maintenance: reliability and preventive routines
  • Logistics and warehouse: flow optimization and space utilization
  • Administration and sales: improving workflows and responsiveness

Planning and Sustaining Kaizen Activities

  • Defining KPIs and success metrics
  • Creating Kaizen boards and documentation
  • Sustaining improvements through leadership and follow-up

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of internal operational processes
  • Interest in applying structured improvement methods
  • No prior experience with Kaizen is required

Audience

  • Team leaders and supervisors in operations or production
  • Staff from departments such as maintenance, logistics, quality, and administration
  • Managers involved in strategic planning and organizational efficiency
 14 Hours

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