Continuous Improvement is an ongoing process that aims to enhance the quality of products, services, or processes. The main goal is to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Notes
Continuous improvement is the ongoing process of making small, steady, and incremental changes to improve performance.
Continuous Improvement is a Management philosophy that encourages everyone to contribute their ideas for improving processes. It promotes learning from mistakes and fostering an environment where employees are empowered to make decisions.
TakeAways
- 📌 CI aims to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve overall quality.
- 💡 Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas for process improvements.
- 🔍 IT is a long-term approach that focuses on small incremental changes rather than quick fixes.
Process
- Identify areas for improvement.
- Set clear goals and objectives.
- Implement changes and monitor their effects.
- Gather feedback from employees and customers.
- Continuously refine processes based on feedback.
Thoughts
- 📝 Kaizen, the Japanese concept of continuous improvement, emphasizes small daily improvements.
- 💡 Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) is a four-step iterative model for implementing IT, starting with planning and ending with action to sustain improvement.