Kaizen (or the Kaizen methodology) is an approach to continuous improvement. Small, ongoing positive changes add up to significant improvements.
Kaizen relies on cooperation and commitment, in contrast to approaches that use radical or top-down change. It is core to lean manufacturing.
It was developed in manufacturing to:
lower defects
eliminate waste
boost productivity
encourage worker purpose and accountability
promote innovation
The Kaizen module in LeanSuite
The Kaizen module in LeanSuite gives you the tools to apply the Kaizen methodology to any manufacturing process.
Each LeanSuite module has a settings panel and a dashboard. Their options and data depend on the module. For the Kaizen module, see:
A Kaizen in LeanSuite is built from project types, fields, methodologies, phases and sections, loss categories and types, and tools.
Together they let you tailor each Kaizen, collect the right data, and track and analyze progress as the Kaizen is implemented.
Key features
Dashboard views: see your Kaizens as a table, a list or a Gantt timeline.
Delay tracking: the dashboard shows the Revised Due Date, how many days a project is delayed and how many times its due date has changed. A Delay Management export is available.
Saved and pinned views: save the filters you use most and pin one as your default.
Labels: categorize Kaizens and edit labels directly from the Quick View and Details pages.
Project toolbar: Present builds a PDCA slide deck automatically, PDF exports the Kaizen, and the RCA Agent drafts a 5 Whys, 4M1D and fishbone analysis from the Kaizen's information.
Workflows: admins define the statuses, transitions and approval rules for each project type.
Links to other modules: create a Kaizen from a suggestion, a Loss Tree or a Daily Standard Work check, and link related records with Link Docs.