Lean Kaizen – Continuous Improvement

Lean, Kaizen, DMAIC, and Six Sigma are all methodologies that are used to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Here is a brief overview of each of these approaches:

1. Lean: Lean is a methodology that was developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS). It is based on the idea of eliminating waste and increasing efficiency by standardizing work processes and using small batch production techniques.
2. Kaizen: Kaizen is a Japanese term that means “continuous improvement.” It is a key component of the TPS and is based on the idea of encouraging workers to identify and eliminate waste in their work processes.
3. DMAIC: DMAIC is an acronym that stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. It is a methodology that is used to improve processes by identifying specific areas for improvement, measuring performance, analyzing data, implementing improvements, and controlling the process to ensure that improvements are sustained.
4. Six Sigma: Six Sigma is a methodology that was developed by Motorola in the 1980s and is based on the principles of statistical analysis and process control. It is used to identify and eliminate defects in processes by setting stringent performance goals and using data-driven analysis to identify and eliminate sources of variability.

Overall, these methodologies are used by companies to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. They are often used in conjunction with one another and can be customized to fit the needs of different organizations.

Lean training videos.

• 5s Office to 5s Manufacturing. Lean Production System.
• Becoming a Lean Supply Chain Professional.
• Lean Kaizen DMAIC Six Sigma.
• Why Lean Fails.
• Introduction to Lean Manufacturing. 
• Toyota Production System.