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Kaizen or Continuous Improvement is a Rapid Improvement Event using Lean Six Sigma in a 3-5 day event
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The Science of Constant And Neverending Improvement (CANI or ...

As someone who's been around in business for a while now, I've understood it to be true (almost by osmosis) that the principle of Kaizen was instrumental in helping the Japanese industrial economy recover and succeed after the end of World War Two.
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February 14, 2014 2:46 PM
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Kaizen: Slim Production Constant Improvement (2) | Business ...

Kaizen: Slim Production Constant Improvement (2) | Business ... | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Most organizations will provide a presentation to direction, when improvement has been obtained by the kaizen team. Kaizen's frequently lead to fresh means to do job duties or running business. Jobs, processes, obligations ...
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February 12, 2014 11:12 AM
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Preaching to the Choir: Lean Works Everywhere

Preaching to the Choir: Lean Works Everywhere | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Blog post at Lean Blog : Some of you might have seen it, but I wrote a piece for the LinkedIn Influencers series about how the 'Lean Manufacturing' principles ar[..] (Recommended reading: "Preaching to the Choir: Lean Works Everywhere"
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Lean Manufacturing Formulas By Consultant Dennis Hobbs MFGMatters.com

Lean Manufacturing Formulas By Consultant Dennis Hobbs MFGMatters.com.
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Continuous Improvement is Key to Money Success - Jamaica Observer

Continuous Improvement is Key to Money Success - Jamaica Observer | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Continuous Improvement is Key to Money Success
Jamaica Observer
Acquiring new habits of success is not an overnight process; erasing long-held negative beliefs and behaviour can take years of dedicated work.
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How Do I Cope with "Idea Overflow"? - Lifehacker

How Do I Cope with "Idea Overflow"? - Lifehacker | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
How Do I Cope with "Idea Overflow"?
Lifehacker
I've tried the "Lean Method," but the problem is that implementation is always too slow. New ideas arise and slow the progress of my project. I've also ...
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test « Lean Six Sigma for Students & Institutes.

test « Lean Six Sigma for Students & Institutes. | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Placement Benefit · Network With The Best · Global Recognition · Cross Industry Learning · Leadership Development · Get Shortlisted By Recruiters · Extra Ordinary Training Experience · Competitive Edge.
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January 15, 2014 11:11 AM
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Combining an Agile and Lean Approach - InfoQ.com

Combining an Agile and Lean Approach - InfoQ.com | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Combining an Agile and Lean Approach
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Régis: Agile strengthens the collaboration and communication between the stakeholders of the project, and creates and environment that helps the teams do a better job at an acceptable pace.
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A Lean Journey: Logistics and Supply Chain Management: The Lean Delivery Drone

A Lean Journey: Logistics and Supply Chain Management: The Lean Delivery Drone | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
RT @Deluxe_Inc: RT @honshaorg: Logistics and Supply Chain Management: The Lean Delivery Drone http://t.co/vlmtWoEsOy
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January 6, 2014 10:51 AM
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11 Tips to Elevate Your Lean Machine | DuraNews

11 Tips to Elevate Your Lean Machine | DuraNews | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
When you’re living lean manufacturing every day, you start counting every screw that comes down the line, the degree at which one of your people lifts his arm to perform an action and the time it takes to tighten the bathroom fixture (which is time...
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January 5, 2014 9:32 PM
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Lean and Management Processes | Michel Baudin's Blog

Lean and Management Processes | Michel Baudin's Blog | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
It is a 3-step progression: first, Bill makes a general statement of what Lean is, then he points out a serious shortcoming in my thinking, and finally he misspells my name. As I am not trying to go global cosmic with Lean but instead ...
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Trends 2014: The power of 'Kaizen,' Frank Diaz hits the road pursuing perfection - Examiner.com

Trends 2014: The power of 'Kaizen,' Frank Diaz hits the road pursuing perfection - Examiner.com | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Examiner.com Trends 2014: The power of 'Kaizen,' Frank Diaz hits the road pursuing perfection Examiner.com Finding the perfect match for his needs, Diaz ended at Lexus of North Miami, where he was surprised by the philosophy of this company—exactly...
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Journaling Exercise: Preparing for the New Year | Kaizen Journaling

Journaling Exercise: Preparing for the New Year | Kaizen Journaling | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Quit smoking, quit a job they hate, be nicer to their spouse or family, write the book they were always going to write, lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, learn a new language, and many other things make the list.
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February 15, 2014 2:30 PM
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A beginner's guide to Lean - Plant Engineering

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A beginner's guide to Lean
Plant Engineering
LSE is the way you can create an environment where your employees will be committed to eliminating waste even if their efforts would appear to threaten their jobs or overtime in the short-term.
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Lean Kanban North America 2014 Showcases New Methods to Help Managers ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Lean Kanban North America 2014 Showcases New Methods to Help Managers ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Lean Kanban North America 2014 Showcases New Methods to Help Managers ...
Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)
Lean Kanban, Inc.
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February 12, 2014 8:26 AM
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Kaizen and TPM the concepts behind lean manufacturing

Kaizen and TPM the concepts behind lean manufacturing | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Plus the thrill of living on the edge might work for affluent CEOs but I am sure the work environment for the manufacturing team must be a very high pressure job; waiting on a moment's notice to change their production plans.
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Creating System for Success | KAIZEN PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATION

Creating System for Success | KAIZEN PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATION | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
For most of us, there are dozens of similar repetitive tasks, large and small, in our businesses or jobs that could be systematized. To identify where you can apply systems, step back from your enterprise and try to look at it objectively.
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A3 Template | One of our many FREE Lean forms

Get an A3 report template from our extensive directory of FREE continuous improvement forms. Part of our award-winning Continuous Improvement Companion.
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January 23, 2014 7:45 AM
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Kaizen Adventures in My Hometown of Livonia, Michigan | Lean Blog

Kaizen Adventures in My Hometown of Livonia, Michigan | Lean Blog | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
My Kaizen idea was to ask attendees if they actually wanted a book. .... I had a second, separate print job where I *did* specify printing “head to toe” (these Kaizen cards that have the back side purposefully upside down).
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The Kaizen Method | TimWalk.com

The Kaizen Method | TimWalk.com | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Why are you in youth ministry? Your answer would have nothing to do with money, job security, vacation time, or endorsement deals. My guess is your answer would be something along the lines of “I want to make a difference ...
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January 14, 2014 2:27 PM
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Toyota Tour Thoughts – Yes, They Have Opportunities for Kaizen ...

Toyota Tour Thoughts – Yes, They Have Opportunities for Kaizen ... | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
I think that's part of the “respect for people” principle. It's unfair (and therefore disrespectful) to throw somebody into a job that they haven't been trained to do. You can see that Toyota takes training very seriously, as the tour ...
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January 7, 2014 9:17 AM
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Grace Macaluso's Auto Talk - Windsor Star (blog)

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Windsor Star (blog)
Grace Macaluso's Auto Talk
Windsor Star (blog)
Beyond Expectations, which incorporates Toyota's culture of Kaizen — continuous improvement — with Disney's best practices, proven methodologies, and business lessons.
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Blogging for Lean disambiguation & true kaizen | Gemba Panta Rei

Blogging for Lean disambiguation & true kaizen | Gemba Panta Rei | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Deeply committed to helping others achieve their performance dreams through kaizen.
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Lean Reflections: Seven psychological principles of change: Principle three

Lean Reflections: Seven psychological principles of change: Principle three | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
#Lean: Seven psychological principles of change: Principle three http://t.co/P9XzAYi24M via @leanreflect
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Videos Look Inside the Tesla (former NUMMI) Factory ... - Lean Blog

Videos Look Inside the Tesla (former NUMMI) Factory ... - Lean Blog | Kaizen Group | Scoop.it
Passin does talk about people in the second WIRED video – discussing painting the whole factory white because employees “want to feel at ease” and feel like they work in a “quality place.” I hope the management system and leadership style also...
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