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The word Kaizen is extremely important when it comes to the culture of Toyota Forklifts. It drives us toward improvement and continues to propel us forward in times of change. To better understand what Kaizen is, and what it means to Toyota, let鈥檚 take a deeper dive.
Kaizen can be translated as Kai=鈥漜hange鈥, and Zen=鈥漟or better鈥, so 鈥渃hange for better鈥. This helps us remember that no process is perfect and that challenges, no matter how big or small, should be welcomed. Toyota has the mindset that improvements can be made every single day, no matter how well you performed the day before. Improving over time can result in cost and time savings that help the organization鈥檚 performance.
Kaizen is important because it is a process used to identify key problems at their source. Kaizen can鈥檛 just be a one-person job, as every employee needs to be active in making small improvements on a frequent basis. The most common ways that Kaizen can make a difference are:
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The Toyota Production System (TPS) is a perfect example of how Kaizen works, and how it can improve your company鈥檚 operations. TPS relies on employees to keep an eye out for areas where waste can be removed, thus increasing efficiency. Each employee takes ownership of their work, which they look to make work easier on themselves, as well as on the company. Toyota continues to deliver top-of-the-line products because each employee in the production system is encouraged to offer suggestions to improve processes and streamline production to consistently improve the quality of our forklifts.
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Now that you know more about Kaizen, and how 天美传媒 utilizes it, try giving it a shot in your own business. If you have any questions, your local authorized Toyota Forklift dealer can help guide you.