V. Kaizen Principles

Question 1

1a. Understand the definition of Kaizen and the types of Kaizen events

What is a Kaizen event?

Answer 1

A Kaizen event is a rapid, structured process improvement activity

Question 2

1b. Understand the definition of Kaizen and the types of Kaizen events

What are the 4 levels of the organization for which a Kaizen event can be executed?

Answer 2

Process - makes up a…
Cell - makes up a…
Site - makes up an…
Enterprise

Question 3

2a. Recognize key tools for planning and managing a Kaizen event

What are examples of Process-level Kaizen tools?

Answer 3

5S
Setup Reduction
Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM)
Quality Control Process Charts (QCPC)
Robust Root Cause Analysis (RRCA)

Question 4

2b. Recognize key tools for planning and managing a Kaizen event

What are examples of Cell-level Kaizen tools?

Answer 4

Standard Work for Manufacturing or Business processes
Process Robustness
Process Certification

Question 5

2c. Recognize key tools for planning and managing a Kaizen event

What are examples of Site-level Kaizen tools?

Answer 5

Benchmarking

Production Preparation Process (3P)

Question 6

2d. Recognize key tools for planning and managing a Kaizen event

What are examples of Enterprise-level Kaizen tools?

Answer 6

Lean Transformation Project

Question 7

3a. Understand the importance of team project charter development

In a project charter, what acronym is often used to describe an objective, and what does that acronym stand for?

Answer 7

SMART objectives

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Timely

Question 8

4a. Understand the deliverables of a successful Kaizen event

What could be considered the most important deliverable, BEFORE starting a Kaizen event?

Answer 8

Current state analysis

Question 9

4b. Understand the deliverables of a successful Kaizen event

What could be considered the most important deliverable, AFTER a Kaizen event is complete?

Answer 9

Kaizen newspaper

Question 10

4c. Understand the deliverables of a successful Kaizen event

What other follow-up actions are important after a Kaizen event?

Answer 10

Create follow-up and close-out plan
Share challenges and successes
Grant credit
Conduct event Market Feedback Analysis (MFA)