Title: Implementation of kaizen a lean manufacturing tool in a surgical equipment manufacturing industry

Authors: Shaman Gupta; Pankaj Chandna

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT, Kurukshetra, 136119, Haryana, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT, Kurukshetra, 136119, Haryana, India

Abstract: Kaizen is an important process improvement tool which is used in several situations with equal efficiency. It is versatile and is used across different industries and at different functions within an organisation. Kaizen as a tool is successfully used to improve the processes and enhance the outcomes. The benefits of kaizen implementation are seen in the form of improved effectiveness and efficiency owing to a highly organised workplace, higher visibility across the organisation and improved safety and enhanced employee morale, among others. The present case study focuses on the implementation of the kaizen in a scientific equipment manufacturing industry to help them perform better. The paper, which is a systematic analysis of literary resources leading to the implementation of kaizen is immensely useful for people in the industry and academia alike.

Keywords: lean manufacturing; kaizen; principles; continuous improvement; case study.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSOM.2022.122924

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2022 Vol.41 No.4, pp.431 - 443

Received: 20 Aug 2019
Accepted: 01 Nov 2019
Published online: 17 May 2022 *

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