| | |  | Lean Healthcare | Home » » » » The Kaizen Pocket Handbook | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Kenneth W. Dailey | | Paperback:
| 41 pages | | Publisher:
| DW Publishing Co. | | Publication Date:
| October 15, 2005 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0974722162 | | Package Length:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
| based on 9 reviews |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Brief and to the PointMay 24, 2006
By Elijah Chingosho
"Dr Elijah Chingosho"
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.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great PrimerDec 05, 2005
By David Winters 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.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
No use at allDec 22, 2010
By P. Snejersons Let's face it: anyone (not an expert) who has read at least a couple of books about Lean can write stuff like this. Nothing specific, just a collection of platitudes. Yes, it does fit in your pocket. But this is the only good thing about it.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great handy reference book for the Deming Improvement CycleFeb 20, 2008
By S. Jones-Wooten I love having this handy pocket handbook available for quick references. Shipping was quick and product was perfect.
The Kaizen Pocket HandbookSep 12, 2010
By Michael E. Stiles Good little book to keep on or in your desk. It is easy to carry to meetings to help keep you on track and focus to the proper procedure(s).
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