What does Kaizen mean in manufacturing?

Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement." It focuses on small, incremental changes across all levels of an organization to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance continuously. Kaizen encourages all employees to contribute ideas for improvements regularly. This approach fosters a culture of teamwork and proactive problem-solving among employees aimed at increasing productivity and reducing waste effectively.

Why Kaizen is important to your business

Kaizen as it applies to manufacturing inspections