Kaizen refers to continuous changes made to boost business efficiency. Kaizen aims to reduce inefficiency in its 3 major forms.
These are Muda (waste), Muri (overburdening work), and Mura (inconsistency of work).
Kaizen is a strategy where all company employees work together to make incremental improvements to business processes.
The Japanese word kaizen means “improvement”.
Masaaki Imai, a Japanese consultant, introduced kaizen to the West, revolutionizing operations and emphasizing value enhancement.
With global experience since the 60s, he collaborates with organizations worldwide, improving operations globally.
As an action plan, Kaizen is about planning events focused on promoting specific areas within the company.
As a philosophy, Kaizen fosters a culture of active employee involvement in suggesting and implementing improvements within the organization.