Kaizen and Kaizen Event Implementation

Part I: Kaizen Basics 1

Chapter 1. Kaizen and Kaizen Events
Kaizen
Kaizen Events

Chapter 2: The Company Kaizen Program
Kaizen Event Steering Committee
Introducing the Kaizen Champion
Tracking
Kaizen Communication

Chapter 3: The Kaizen Champion
Why a Kaizen Champion?
Kaizen Champion Skill Sets
Choosing the Kaizen Champion
Cost of a Kaizen Champion
Kaizen Champion Responsibilities
Alternatives
Why a Kaizen Champion?

Chapter 4: Kaizen Event Scheduling
Four Weeks Before the Kaizen Event
Two Weeks Before the Kaizen Event
One Week Before the Kaizen Event
Final Thoughts on the Timeline

Part II: Kaizen Events

Chapter 5: 5S Kaizen Events
Four Weeks to Go
Two Weeks to Go
One Week to Go
Let It Begin!
Maintenance 5S Events
5S Sustaining Tips

Chapter 6: Standard Work Kaizen Event
Preplanning
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five

Chapter 7: Case Study: Samson Rope Technologies, Inc.
January 2007
Kaizen and Kaizen Event Implementation Training
The Return Visit
Lean Assessment and Strategy Sessions
Samson Rope's Kaizen Program
Kaizen Event 1, May 7-11, 2007: Cell 5, Cell 8, and Splicing
5S Continued
Kaizen Event 2, September 24-28, 2007: Maintenance
Completing 5S
Kaizen Event 3, December 3-7, 2007: Coating
2007 Complete
Lafayette, LA: Lean Assessment 124
Kaizen Event 1, February 20-22, 2008: Large Rope 901
Kaizen Event 2, April 7-11, 2008: Area G, Area D, Area B
Samson Rope Progress: Ferndale and Lafayette
Other Samson Rope Employees to Recognize

Chapter 8: Conclusion