KAIZEN & 5S
Kaizen (Ky’zen)
“Kai” means “change”
“zen” means “good (for the better)”
Gradual, orderly, and continuous improvement
Ongoing improvement involving everyone
Setting & achieving ever-higher standards.
Crucial first step in process improvement Deep understanding of the existing processes and dependencies
Identify all the activities currently involved in developing a new product
Observe the process first hand
Identify Value Added (VA), Non-Value Added Required (NVA-R), and Non-Value Added (NVA)
Generally creates more questions than answers
5Sthe 5S process can increase morale, create positive impressions on customers, and increase efficiency and organization. Not only will employees feel better about where they work, the effect on continuous improvement can lead to less waste, better quality and faster lead times. Any of which will make your organization more profitable and competitive in the market place.
To Sort
Eliminate what’s not absolutely necessary
To Straighten
Ensure space for each thing, and a thing for each space. No more searching.
To Shine
Maintain a clean and orderly space to make problems easily identifiable. Eliminate rejects and scrap..
To Standardize
Develop and standardize best practices.
To Sustain
Maintain continuous effort. This is a way of life.
“Kai” means “change”
“zen” means “good (for the better)”
Gradual, orderly, and continuous improvement
Ongoing improvement involving everyone
Setting & achieving ever-higher standards.
Crucial first step in process improvement Deep understanding of the existing processes and dependencies
Identify all the activities currently involved in developing a new product
Observe the process first hand
Identify Value Added (VA), Non-Value Added Required (NVA-R), and Non-Value Added (NVA)
Generally creates more questions than answers
5Sthe 5S process can increase morale, create positive impressions on customers, and increase efficiency and organization. Not only will employees feel better about where they work, the effect on continuous improvement can lead to less waste, better quality and faster lead times. Any of which will make your organization more profitable and competitive in the market place.
To Sort
Eliminate what’s not absolutely necessary
To Straighten
Ensure space for each thing, and a thing for each space. No more searching.
To Shine
Maintain a clean and orderly space to make problems easily identifiable. Eliminate rejects and scrap..
To Standardize
Develop and standardize best practices.
To Sustain
Maintain continuous effort. This is a way of life.
