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How does "Kaizen" compare to "Lean Management" and "JIT" ?

Kaizen means continuous improvement; it's the hallmark of the Japanese Production System. The primary objectives are to identify and eliminate "Muda," or waste in all areas, including the production process. "Kaizen" also strives to ensure quality and safety. The key elements of Kaizen is emphasize making a task simpler and easier to perform, ...

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