Kaizen

The Key Tool for Executing Continuous Improvement 12 Step Kaizen is a Better Defined CAP-Do Check Identify where the losses areJustify the subject selection by stratifying the dataUnderstand the process and equipmentGrasp the actual situation (Identify the Phenomenon)Establish the objectiveEstablish a Work Plan Analyze Determine Root Cause Plan Propose Countermeasures…

The full process described here: 12 Step Kaizen Story Step # Step Explanation Form Name 1 Identify The Situation 1) Charter Team 2) Collect the available Data 3) Classify The Losses Step 1 – Team Charter 2 Justify The Situation 1) Stratify The Losses 2) Select the Subject 3) Verify…

Quality defect and rework losses are defined as: Material wasted by producing defective products that have to be scrapped; The time lost (less output) when reprocessing defective products that can be turned into good ones. Some typical examples of quality defects and rework Topping up containers outside the line when…

How is a Minor Stop Defined? A machine stoppage is called a ‘minor stop’ when: the machine stops working for a short time; the machine can easily be restarted by removing or repositioning a workpiece; the machine can be restarted within a few seconds or minutes. The losses due to…