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Kaizen: managing through continuous improvement

Context and rationale

Invented by the carmaker Toyota, the Kaizen system (or Kaizen method) aims to ensure a company's continuous improvement by involving employees in the approach. Kaizen is a key Lean concept.

Kaizen is not a tool or a method, but a state of mind. It means never being satisfied with a given situation and always seeking to improve it. Everyone can propose corrective actions that will stimulate production and productivity. The idea is to involve everyone in the company.

This course will enable you to understand the organisation, operation and implementation of a continuous improvement approach in your company and the elimination of waste.

Training objectives

  • Understanding the fundamental principles of continuous improvement (Kaizen)
  • Integrating a Lean tool into the continuous improvement approach of your company or organisation
  • Understanding and applying the Kaizen approach, identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Ensuring the development of your company or your tasks through quality tools
  • Knowing and being able to eliminate the 7 + 1 types of MUDA (waste)
  • Taking a change management approach

Training content

Introduction to Kaizen training: understanding the principle of Lean management
  • Knowing how to define Lean in order to integrate it better.
  • Identifying the impact and applications of Lean in the company.
  • Making the link between Lean and the Kaizen method.
  • Understanding the principles and approach of the Kaizen method.
  • The Kaizen method: a fundamental tool of Lean management.
  • Understanding the concept of a change of perception through Lean management.
  • Knowing how to identify the different Lean tools.
  • Managing the organisation around the Gemba.
  • A closer look at added value and MUDA (waste).
  • Picturing the just-in-time method.
The 7 + 1 types of MUDA (waste)
  • Definition and presentation of the 7 MUDA.
  • Transporting parts.
  • Stocks.
  • Unnecessary movements.
  • Waiting times.
  • Overproduction.
  • Unsuitable processes.
  • Scrap.
  • Skills.
  • Definition and presentation of the 8th MUDA.
  • Presentation of the main tools for eliminating or reducing the sources of MUDA (VSM, 5S, SMED, ABC method, etc.).
  • Presentation of the continuous improvement approach.
Making the link between Lean management and the continuous improvement specific to the Kaizen method
  • Understanding the principles of a continuous improvement approach (Kaizen).
  • Why set up a standard?
  • What is visual management?
  • What are corrective measures?
  • Determining the continuous improvement tools (PDCA, Ishikawa, Hoshin, 5S) best suited to your organisation.
  • Defining and preparing planning as part of a Lean approach.
  • The different stages: PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT.
  • The fundamentals of implementation.
Change management
  • Managing resistance to change.
  • Barriers encountered when implementing changes.
Understanding the value of continuous improvement in management and team leadership
  • Kaizen and teamwork.
  • Everyone's roles and responsibilities in a Lean Kaizen approach.

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