The Focused Improvement (Kobetsu Kaizen) Poster describes the eight steps for eliminating the 16 big losses in manufacturing and improving equipment performance. The goal of Focused Improvement is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiencies of the lines, processes and equipment, and minimize the company's losses and waste.
The poster is available in two distinct themes: a vibrant color scheme and a professional monochrome version. In both formats, the poster comes in a convenient PDF as well as an editable PPTX format, enabling effortless printing on A3/A4-sized paper from standard office copier machines. This versatile resource can be prominently displayed on employee workstations or distributed alongside your training materials.
Furthermore, the poster is an ideal supplement to TPM-related training presentations. It serves as a valuable takeaway, summarizing the core principles of Focused Improvement (Kobetsu Kaizen) and reinforcing the key takeaways from your training.
Based on the JIPM standard, the 8 Steps of Focused Improvement include:
Step 1: Set the Improvement Topic
Step 2: Understand the Situation
Step 3: Expose & Eliminate Abnormalities
Step 4: Analyze Causes
Step 5: Plan Improvements
Step 6: Implement Improvements
Step 7: Check Results
Step 8: Consolidate Gains
*Note: The Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) is a nonprofit research, consulting, and educational organization that helps companies increase organizational efficiency and profitability through improved maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes, and facilities. The JIPM is the sponsoring organization for the TPM Excellence Award, awarded annually to recognize excellence in company-wide maintenance systems. Based in Japan, JIPM is the innovator of methodologies that have been implemented around the world.
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