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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Kaizen
- Kaizen philosophy and mindset
- Continuous improvement vs. reactive problem-solving
- The connection between Kaizen, Lean, and 5S
Identifying Waste and Inefficiencies
- The 8 types of waste (Muda)
- Practical identification in production, administration, and logistics
- Observation and mapping techniques (Gemba Walks)
Standardization and Visual Management
- The importance of standard work and discipline
- Visual controls and 5S tools
- Creating and maintaining standardised processes
Kaizen Tools and Techniques
- Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa)
- The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle
- Quick wins vs. strategic Kaizen
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Involving staff in improvement initiatives
- Effective team meetings and communication methods
- Recognition and feedback mechanisms
Kaizen in Practice: Cross-Departmental Applications
- Production: reducing errors and rework
- Maintenance: reliability and preventive routines
- Logistics and warehouse: flow optimisation and space utilisation
- Administration and sales: improving workflows and responsiveness
Planning and Sustaining Kaizen Activities
- Defining KPIs and success metrics
- Creating Kaizen boards and documentation
- Sustaining improvements through leadership and follow-up
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with internal operational workflows
- A desire to implement structured improvement methodologies
- No previous experience with Kaizen is necessary
Target Audience
- Team leaders and supervisors in operations or production roles
- Personnel from departments including maintenance, logistics, quality assurance, and administration
- Managers focused on strategic planning and organisational efficiency
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