Using Kaizen to optimise process performance & sustain the incremental Improvements

1. Kaizen / Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Using Kaizen to optimise process performance & sustain the incremental Improvements Anand Subramaniam

2. 2 “The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'.” - Unknown

3. Kaizen vs. CPI

5. Internal audits

6. Supplier issues

8. Comparison of CI Initiatives The differences depend on how they drive improvement. 6

9. CPI – Lean Six Sigma 7 Define 5S Event Six Sigma Project Kaizen Event Measure Workplace Organisation Waste Variations Analyse Improve Rapid Implementation Control Problem Solving

10. Continuous Improvement - Kaizen 8 DO DO DO PLAN PLAN PLAN CHECK CHECK CHECK ACT ACT ACT Performance Standardise & Sustain Kaizen Event Standardise & Sustain Kaizen Event Standardise & Sustain Kaizen Event Kaizen Event Time

11. Kaizen – Reduction in Non-Value Add 9 Before Kaizen The kaizen mindset focuses on small, incremental yet frequent improvements to make changes to non value added processes. Value Add Kaizen 1 Non Value Add Kaizen 2 Kaizen 3 Kaizen Kaizen Kaizen Measurable Improvements over time

12. Kaizen vs. CPI 10 Process Breakthrough Process Performance Continuous Improvement Time

14. Apply control techniques to eliminate erosion of improvements

16. Apply intellectual capital of team members intimate with process

17. Kaizen Projects emphasise Incremental ImprovementsKaizen CPI Savings Time

18. 12 “When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong." - Buckminster Fuller

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