Kaizen process follow the below listed steps
- Define the problem – Defining the problem is a first activity to undertake for initiating the Kaizen process.
- Gemba walk and Document the current situation – It involves making observation and conducting meetings so as to gather information and identify inefficiencies in the present processes especially where the Gemba is or the places where value process are taking place.
- Visualize the ideal situation – Develop a ideal blueprint for the future situation which is achievable by implementing Kaizen
- Define measurement targets – After finalization of the blueprint for the ideal solution to the present inefficiencies, make measurable targets so as to quantify the gains due to Kaizen implementation.
- Brainstorm solutions to the problem – Brainstorming helps in listing possible the solutions whose implementation will
- Develop Kaizen plan
- Implement plan
- Measure, record and compare results to targets
- Prepare summary documents
- Create short term action plan, on-going standards and sustaining plan
