The Kaizen Pocket Handbook |  | Author: Kenneth W. Dailey
Publisher: DW Publishing Co.
Category: Book
Buy New: $7.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Paperback
Pages: 41
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 3.7 x 0.2
ISBN: 0974722162
EAN: 9780974722160
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Product Description
The Kaizen Pocket Handbook provides a quick practical reference guide for Kaizen and Kaizen Events. The Kaizen portion of the pocket handbook contains basic information on the history, benefits, definition, and fundamental concepts of Kaizen. It identifies and defines the three types of improvement and explains their different roles in Kaizen. Other topics covered include: operating principles, teams, processes, records, the Deming Improvement Cycle, management/employee responsibilities, and program implementation. The Kaizen Event portion of the pocket handbook flow-charts and details both the eight steps management needs to take to prepare for a Kaizen Event and the eight steps required for a team to carry out a Kaizen Event. The preparation section contains tips on selecting subject areas, setting goals, choosing team members and leaders, and clearing the way for a successful event. The Event section tells how the team should proceed and has pointers on: analyzing problems, generating solutions, organizing corrective actions, measuring and presenting results. Paper Back - .125 x 3 ¾ x 5 5/16 - 41 Pages.
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 Brief and to the Point May 24, 2006
Elijah Chingosho (Nairobi, Kenya)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Kaizen is a Japanese word that means improvement. The Kaizen concept is on continuous improvement with a focus on the goals of quality, cost and schedule that ultimately drive company profitability. "The Kaizen Pocket Handbook" is a fantastic book for those that wish to have a quick guide for Kaizen and Kaizen Events.
Japanese companies distinguish between Kaizen (continuous change/improvement) and innovation (radical change). The Kaizen concept focuses on the elimination of waste and inefficiency. The kaizen five-S framework for good housekeeping is tidiness; orderliness; cleanliness; standardised clean-up and discipline.
Kaizen is a people oriented, relatively easy to implement and require long-term discipline. The concept fits well with incremental change situations that require long-term change of organisational culture.
This is a well written book, in simple and easy to understand language that makes it a valuable companion for those that wish to get started on the Kaizen and Kaizen events. The book is brief and to the point, highlighting the essentials without getting bogged down with details.
Great Primer December 5, 2005
David Winters (Boston, MA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is an excellent primer for anyone getting started with Kaizen and Kaizen Events. The book covers all of the basics in a thorough, concise, and easy to read manner. A good value for the money.
Great handy reference book for the Deming Improvement Cycle February 20, 2008
S. Jones-Wooten (Farmington, NM USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love having this handy pocket handbook available for quick references. Shipping was quick and product was perfect.
Kaizen pocket handbook September 15, 2009
Amit Singhal (India)
This is a very handy and useful pocket tool. It is very simple and easy to understand.
 Good reference September 29, 2008
Miguel Trejo Reyes (ELPTX)
Good reference panflet, clear and to the point
Provide clear and simple tools to explain some of the lean steps requiered.
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