Implementing Kaizen, which translates from Japanese to "change for better" or continuous improvement, is a powerful business philosophy focused on making small, ongoing, positive changes involving everyone from the CEO to the front-line staff.
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The core idea is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. "Lean," in this context, means "no frills" or "streamlined." It is a long-term strategy that seeks to make incremental changes to processes to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Production process optimization is a systematic approach to refining and improving a manufacturing process to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
In the Toyota Production System (TPS) and lean manufacturing, Mura (斑) is a Japanese term that means "inconsistency," "unevenness," or "irregularity."
In the context of production and lean manufacturing, Muri (無理) is a Japanese term that means "overburden," "unreasonableness," or "excessive strain."
It is widely recognized as the precursor to what is now known as "lean manufacturing" and has been a major source of competitive advantage for Toyota.
Business gurus and thinkers are individuals who have significantly influenced the way we understand and practice business.
This article provides a solid foundation for understanding waste (muda) in production processes. It targets seven primary sources of waste.