The Kaizen Pocket Handbook (Paperback)

~ Kenneth W. Dailey (Author)
Key Phrases: process owners, Kaizen Event, Organizational Aspects

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Product 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.

About the Author

Kenneth Dailey is a degreed Industrial Engineer and has been certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt by the ASQ (American Society for Quality). He has more than twenty years of manufacturing experience in fields as diverse as Circuit Cards, Electromechanical Assemblies, Machine Shops and Sheet Metal Fabrication. His straight forward, common language and simple writing style easily lends itself to a wide spectrum of readers.

Also Available in Spanish see: El Manual del Bolsillo de Kaizen

Product Details

• Paperback: 41 pages
• Publisher: DW Publishing Co. (October 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974722162
• ISBN-13: 978-0974722160
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,510 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brief and to the Point, May 23, 2006

By	Elijah Chingosho "Dr Elijah Chingosho" (Nairobi, Kenya) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Primer, December 5, 2005

By	David Winters (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great handy reference book for the Deming Improvement Cycle, February 20, 2008

By	S. Jones-Wooten (Farmington, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love having this handy pocket handbook available for quick references. Shipping was quick and product was perfect.