Gemba Kaizen
A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy, Second Edition
by:
Masaaki Imai
Summary:
The book provides a detailed exploration of the concept of "Gemba Kaizen," a Japanese business philosophy focused on continuous improvement through small, incremental changes in the workplace. It offers practical advice and strategies for implementing these improvements by involving all employees and focusing on process optimization to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Key points:
1. Gemba: The place where value is created, like the factory floor. Go there to understand and improve work processes.
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