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= Examples of Kaizen =
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Kaizen is generally easier explained trough achievement examples :
Kaizen isn't a method itself, as all usual analyzing or creativity techniques will still be used. It's an incentive and formal system.
The KAIZEN concept stands for a panel of improvement activities;SMED, TPM, Zero defect, Fool proof Poka-Yoke, just in time, all this means improvement and in some extend is Kaizen.
= Kaizen Vs Innovation =
KAIZEN refers to improvement AND ongoing or continuity. Just carrying out business as usual contains the element of continuity but lacks the idea of improvement. Breakthrough refers to change or improvement but lacks continuity. Breakthrough with its strong innovative meaning is often preferred way to carry out changes, improvements. Yet the Kaizen way and Breakthrough are very different, the kaizen approach is t o make better use of existing resources.
== Hints ==
* Improvement incentive system must be formal, to avoid uncontrolled enthusiastic initiatives to modify design, process, standards.
* Industrial Engineering staff, who's job is normally to constantly improve, must find their place.
= Pitfalls!=
