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| − | '''Kaizen''', which is [Japanese language|Japanese]] for "improvement", when used in a [[business]] sense refers to continuous improvement in business activities. It involves every employee/manager. | + | [[File:Flag of Japan.png|thumb|right|200px|The flag of [[Japan]] ]] |
| + | '''Kaizen''', which is [[Japanese language|Japanese]] for "improvement", when used in a [[business]] sense refers to continuous improvement in business activities. It involves every employee/manager. | ||
| + | The concept of [[PDCA]] which stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act (also called the Deming cycle/Shewhart cycle), is a "cyclical method for continuous improvement in business processes that is commonly used to achieve kaizen. The four steps are designed to be repeated iteratively, allowing for ongoing refinement and optimization."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=PDCA&oq=PDCA&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiDARixAxiABDIPCAEQABgUGIcCGLEDGIAEMgoIAhAAGLEDGIAEMgwIAxAAGBQYhwIYgAQyDQgEEAAYgwEYsQMYgAQyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxAuGEDSAQgyNDc5ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 PDCA]</ref> | ||
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| + | Another common strategy to achieve kaizen is Six Sigma which "is a data-driven methodology for process improvement that aims to reduce defects and variation in processes, leading to increased efficiency and profitability. It's a structured approach, often using the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), to identify and eliminate the root causes of defects and improve quality. The term "Six Sigma" itself comes from statistics, representing a process with a very low defect rate (3.4 defects per million opportunities)."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+six+sigma&oq=what+is+six+sigma+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEIOTMxN2owajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What is Six Sigma?]</ref> See: [https://www.simplilearn.com/what-is-six-sigma-a-complete-overview-article#:~:text=%22Six%20Sigma%22%20refers%20to%20a,reduce%20costs%2C%20and%20increase%20profits. Six Sigma: Key Principles, Techniques, Tools, and Careers] | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | [[File:Act plan do.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|The phrase "Plan, Do, Check, Act" (PDCA) refers to a cyclical problem-solving and continuous improvement model. It is commonly referred to by the names of [[PDCA]]/Deming cycle/Shewhart cycle.]] | ||
| + | *[[Change management]] | ||
| + | *[[Personal development]] | ||
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| + | == External == | ||
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| + | *[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/k/kaizen.asp#:~:text=Kaizen%20is%20a%20Japanese%20term,a%20gradual%20and%20methodical%20process. Kaizen: Understanding the Japanese Business Philosophy] | ||
| + | *[https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/5-kaizen-principles-that-underpin-the-methodology 5 Kaizen Principles That Underpin the Methodology] | ||
| + | *[https://kaizen.com/what-is-kaizen/ What is Kaizan], Kaizan Institute | ||
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| + | Related concept to Kaizen: | ||
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| + | *[https://chatgpt.com/share/68f91099-9aac-8005-98e5-e41b669b19e1 Result optimization model], ChatGPT | ||
| + | *[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_bdfb590b-f4c8-4405-b0cd-a8af0dc60295 Result optimization model], Grok | ||
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| + | Video: | ||
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqOfe_XBtYGyVvNDntZJQnb Kaizen] | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Management]] | [[Category:Management]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:39, October 22, 2025
Kaizen, which is Japanese for "improvement", when used in a business sense refers to continuous improvement in business activities. It involves every employee/manager.
The concept of PDCA which stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act (also called the Deming cycle/Shewhart cycle), is a "cyclical method for continuous improvement in business processes that is commonly used to achieve kaizen. The four steps are designed to be repeated iteratively, allowing for ongoing refinement and optimization."[1]
Another common strategy to achieve kaizen is Six Sigma which "is a data-driven methodology for process improvement that aims to reduce defects and variation in processes, leading to increased efficiency and profitability. It's a structured approach, often using the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), to identify and eliminate the root causes of defects and improve quality. The term "Six Sigma" itself comes from statistics, representing a process with a very low defect rate (3.4 defects per million opportunities)."[2] See: Six Sigma: Key Principles, Techniques, Tools, and Careers
See also
External
- Kaizen: Understanding the Japanese Business Philosophy
- 5 Kaizen Principles That Underpin the Methodology
- What is Kaizan, Kaizan Institute
Related concept to Kaizen:
- Result optimization model, ChatGPT
- Result optimization model, Grok
Video: