This workbook is the first of its kind to document and outline the actual kaizen practices taught within the Toyota Motor Corporation to develop leadership skills and personal responsibility close to the manufacturing floor. By explaining in full context the six basic kaizen principles that govern Toyota, the authors enable readers to improve their own skills and those of their employees making full use of the kaizen approach. The text examines simple analytic methods for work elements, time, motion, production lead-time, machine losses, and standardized work.
Foreword
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Background of Kaizen in Toyota
Chapter 3 : Introduction to Kaizen in Toyota
Chapter 4 : Step 1 : Discover Improvement Potential
Chapter 5 : Step 2 : Analyze Current Methods
Chapter 6 : Step 3 : Generate Original Ideas
Chapter 7 : Step 4 : Develop an Implementation Plan
Chapter 8 : Step 5 : Implement the Plan
Chapter 9 : Step 6 : Evaluate the New Method
Chapter 10 : Summary
Appendix A : Ten Areas to Investigate for Operational Improvement
Appendix B : Forms and Instructions
Index
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