Introduction
Kaizen is the Japanese word. It consists two separate words namely 'kai' and 'zen'. 'Kai' means change while 'zen' stands for better. So, kaizen refers nothing else but 'change for better' i.e. continuous improvement. Broadly, it means continuous improvement with the involvement of everyone in the organization so as to generate value for customers. Though, here kaizen is referred to as a Japanese technique, it has, however originated in India, which conveys the message 'little drops of water make the ocean'. It is basically based on the belief that there will be no progress if you keep on doing things exactly the same way all the time. Kaizen focuses upon process oriented thinking as opposed to result oriented thinking. The message of kaizen environment is that not a day should go by without some kind of improvement being made somewhere in the organization....[read more in attached document]
Kaizen is the Japanese word. It consists two separate words namely 'kai' and 'zen'. 'Kai' means change while 'zen' stands for better. So, kaizen refers nothing else but 'change for better' i.e. continuous improvement. Broadly, it means continuous improvement with the involvement of everyone in the organization so as to generate value for customers. Though, here kaizen is referred to as a Japanese technique, it has, however originated in India, which conveys the message 'little drops of water make the ocean'. It is basically based on the belief that there will be no progress if you keep on doing things exactly the same way all the time. Kaizen focuses upon process oriented thinking as opposed to result oriented thinking. The message of kaizen environment is that not a day should go by without some kind of improvement being made somewhere in the organization....[read more in attached document]