BASIC KAIZEN & LEAN MODULE

WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY TECHNIQUES:

Here we share how the fundamental building blocks of the KAIZEN (continuous self-development) & KAIRYO (continuous improvement) mindsets form the foundations of how we perform as individuals within an organisation. This programmes unpacks key tools that enable us to work smarter (not necessarily harder) and definitely more efficiently. The course is highly recommended for SME startups and for frustrated organisations that want to hit the ‘reset’ button.

The basic toolkit includes:

• How to adopt a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach in our daily activities. The introduction of this Deming cycle is a simple 4-step management method that helps teams to solve problems systematically whilst improving people and processes.

• The Lean concept of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize & Sustain) and its relevance to reducing risk in the workplace, through setting up an orderly, functional space that ‘de-clutters’ the mindset and workplace for optimising job output.

• Poka-yoke (a Japanese term for “mistake proofing) and how to implement simple techniques that improves the “built-in” quality and reduces production/process downtime. It aims to prevent product defects by drawing attention to the way we work so that mistakes can be prevented in advance

• Understanding Lean Manufacturing fundamental 8 wastes that commonly occur in a workplace environment. Elimination of these wastes contribute towards increased profits, increased operational performance, higher turnovers and maintaining customer satisfaction.