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.
Some course materials may reference Leading Edge Group or display legacy branding, reflecting the history of the program. All North American delivery and learner support are provided by the same team that developed the program and are now operating as Leading Edge Associates.
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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