Kaizen is a Japanese concept that means “continuous improvement”. Widely used in Japan across many industries, it is a key management strategy used in manufacturing to improve productivity and standardization.
The term was created after World War 2, when Japan experienced its extraordinary economic boom, becoming the second-largest economy globally. Kai means change, and zen roughly translates to good. So, the primary meaning is good change, something that all businesses and people need, at least occasionally.
After such a disturbing period brought about by the pandemic, some businesses might need a restart. They might benefit a lot from putting things in order. This is where the 5S Kaizen model comes in handy.
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