Kaizen, which simply means continuous improvement, is the foundation of all lean production improvements. Kaizen events are opportunities to make focused changes in the workplace. Kaizen for the Shopfloor takes you through the critical steps in conducting a very effective kaizen event - one that is well-planned, well-implemented, and well-followed-up.

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