Objectives

Participants will understand the origin, principles and philosophy of KAIZEN. Anti-waste awareness is rekindled through practical hands-on exercises in the workplace. Techniques are practiced to systematically identify and eliminate areas of waste.

• Origin and development of KAIZEN
• KAIZEN philosophy (GEMBA, MUDA, etc.)
• Waste in the production and service area
• MUDA searching - live on-the-spot
• Presentation of potential improvement
• 5S campaign, benefits of standardisation
• Deming circle (SDCA / PDCA)
• Structured problem solving
• 7 quality tools
• Success control through visual management
• Integration of staff in the KAIZEN process
• KAIZEN in the administrative area

Who should attend

All technical, administrative and management-level workforces who need to better understand and practice the fundamental principles and methods of KAIZEN.