Course details

The Kaizen motto is: "today better than yesterday, tomorrow better than today..." and adopting the true Kaizen approach together with an effective TQC is clearly a wise policy, one that will ensure the continued survival and prosperity of the business enterprise.

Kaizen, or continuous improvement, is an unending spiral of activity, building small improvements one on another for a big effect. It is primarily a process rather than a result, but it is driven by basic ideals. These ideals are inherent in the very definition of the problem to be solved.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The objective of this programme is to provide the participants with the complete understandings the concepts and techniques of Kaizen. Through lectures, exercises and practical workshops the course explores the most frequently used techniques and tools within the Kaizen environment. This programme is well positioned to support the TQC, TQM, TPM and Lean Manufacturing philosophy.

Upon completion of this 2-day programme the participants will be prepared to:

  1. fully understand the totality of Kaizen concepts, policy, goal and objectives
  2. develop a master plan of how to put the many perse Kaizen activities together
  3. implement the many step-by-step measures in various Kaizen activities

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

  1. Introduction and overview of Kaizen
  2. Key Features of Kaizen
  3. Benefit of Implementing Kaizen
  4. The Kaizen Concept – MINDSET of Continuous Improvement
  5. Kaizen & Total Quality Control (TQC), Total Productive Maintenance(TPM), Just-In-Time (JIT)
  6. Breakthrough Kaizen Events
  7. The Kaizen Umbrella
  8. Kaizen tools and techniques
  9. The Kaizen Techniques
  10. Kaizen Implementation Plan
  11. Management role & responsibility
  12. Difficulties in Implementing Kaizen
  13. Management commitment for Kaizen
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About SMF Centre for Corporate Learning

The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), formerly known as the Singapore Manufacturers' Association, was first established in 1932. Its main aim is to champion the Singapore manufacturing sector. With a membership of over 2,800 corporate members ranging from MNCs to SMEs, SMa carries out a myriad of activities to enhance the competitive edge of our members.

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