Progressive Kaizen:: The Key to Gaining a Global Competitive Advantage (Paperback)

Examining the basics of an effective kaizen processDetermining the general effectiveness of a Kaizen InitiativeDeveloping a formal schedule for KaizenAssigning a qualified full-time CoordinatorEstablishing a formal budget for KaizenNumber and type of Kaizen events conductedThe scope of Kaizen trainingCommunicating and tracking progressOverview of the various types of KaizenHigh Impact KaizenTraining and Implementation KaizenProblem Resolution KaizenSustaining KaizenKey summation pointsAdressing key roles and supporting tacticsThe plant manager's role in KaizenCharacteristics of a highly Lean oriented plant managerCharacteristics of Lean oriented company presidentThe floor supervisor's role in KaizenInsuring Kaizen as a tool for individual job improvementValue of a formal "WRAP" [Waste reduction activity process)Key summation pointsAvoiding the typical pitfallsMaking the case against so-called "Expedited Kaizen"The misstep of not including salaried employees in the equationAllowing Kaizen accomplishments to deteriorateFailure to clearly communicate the intended scope of KaizenFailure to effectively use a company's Production EngineersFailure to restructure the stated objectives of key players in the processThe production managerThe shop floor supervisorThe production engineerThe lack of proper reporting and effective communicationsThe "Do's" and "Don'ts" of a viable Kaizen ProcessA simple exercise to getting the most out of any Kaizen eventKey summation pointsWhere to start and how to proceedThe value of putting the first "Pull Production Zone" in Final AssemblySticking to the plan and avoiding distractionsConducting the first High Impact Kaizen EventGetting the most out of "Training and Implementation Kaizen"Driving the use of "Problem Resolution" KaizenUnderstanding the role and use of "Sustaining Kaizen"Implementing a WRAP - Waste Reduction Activity processCommunicating and tracking resultsKey summation pointsOther key facets of getting the most out of kaizenImplementing and training Owner OperatorsConducting an annual structured audit of KaizenSelecting an outside service to assistSharing results of the audit with the workforceRevising the Master Plan as neededAssuring Kaizen is used as a tool for individual job improvementImplementing a Kaizen incentive plan that worksEstablishing a Lean oriented Maintenance organizationTen Commandments of a fully supportive maintenance functionSharing gains with other firms and trade publicationsAn eight Step Roadmap to making Kaizen all it can beKey summation points