Definitions for "Kaizen Event"
Keywords:  blitz, lean, focuses, team, improve
(or Kaizen Blitz) - A kaizen event occurs when an operation team works together to improve a specific operation. It typically involves a detailed description of the current state of the selected operation, developing the kaizen plan for improvement, implementing the plan, following-up to confirm that the plan was carried out fully and correctly, and reporting to management on the event and its accomplishments.
The application of kaizen techniques in an accelerated manner that focuses on a specific improvement area and is tracked as an event, rather than an ongoing process. (syn: kaizen blitz)
a continuous improvement process in which employees focus on eliminating waste
Keywords:  instant, get, good, way
a good way to get instant results