High-Focused Improvements, Inc.

What is Kaizen

Kaizen is a Japanese word for continuous improvement.

Kai = To Break Apart or Change

Zen =To Religiously Improve or good for the better

Kaizen is a collection of tools to continuously and relentlessly improve any process.

Objectives of Kaizen

Reduce Waste

Improve Quality

Reduce Delivery Time

Assure a Safer Work Area

Increase Customer Satisfaction

What is the Difference Between Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing?

Lean Manufacturing or the Lean Enterprise is a methodology of eliminating all non-value added activities in the company. Kaizen is a vehicle or tool to achieve Lean Implementation.

High-Focused Improvements, Inc.
PO BOX 5378
Decatur, AL 35601

Phone: (256) 353-1727
Nationwide Pager: (800) 216-5457
Fax: (256) 353-1743
Email: Highfocus@High-focus.com

Last Update: 04/24/2005