Kaizen

   

Definition: Kaizen is a Japanese continuous process improvement philosophy aiming for gradual, incremental improvement/change.
K assumes that every aspect of our life and business deserves to be constantly improved. The K philosophy lies behind many Japanese management concepts such as: Toyota Production System, Just-in-time, quality circles, as well as (Western) Lean Manufacturing and PDCA Cycle.
Key elements of Kaizen are:
- Teamwork
- Personal discipline
- Improved morale
- Quality Circles
- Suggestions for improvement
- The Five S framework
- Seven Wastes


   
   

Learn more about Kaizen



More on process management: Business Process, Business Process Reengineering, Capability Maturity Model Integration, DMADV, DMAIC, more...

You may also like: Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Executive Education, Online MBA.


MBA Brief offers concise, yet precise definitions of concepts, methods and models as taught in a study Master of Business Administration.

We like to keep things short, and provide links to learn more about your subject.


Add MBA Brief to your desktop / iPad
   

© 2023 MBA Brief - Last updated: 8-6-2023  -  Privacy   |   Terms