Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement go together, hand-in-hand. But, while they work together to create a more productive and efficient shop-floor, each has their own set of core principles. In today’s blog, we detail the three core principles of continuous improvement. But first, let’s briefly get into what continuous improvement is. What is Continuous Improvement? …
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In today’s blog, we detail six different types of kaizen methodologies. But first, let’s briefly get into what kaizen is. What is Kaizen? Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning change for the better or continuous improvement. It is a business philosophy that encourages all employees at all levels of a company to work together to …
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a saying you hear often. But, when it comes to business, this is the worst thing an organization could follow. By not improving your processes, you’d suffer from inefficient and outdated processes. So, no matter how smoothly your business is operating, every business has the potential to …
Continuous improvement tools and techniques play a huge role in a company’s lean manufacturing journey. That is to say, depending on which tools and techniques they choose to implement, this can lead to reduced errors, improved productivity, and overall, a greater profitability. There are various continuous improvement tools and techniques that can help a manufacturing …
You often hear the term Kaizen being thrown around, but what are the benefits of Kaizen? In today’s blog, we’ll get into what Kaizen is and how it can benefit your business. What is Kaizen? Kaizen is a Japanese term that means “change for the better” or “continuous improvement”. It is a business philosophy that …
