Strategic Kaizen: How to Change the DNA of Your Company and Become an Industry Leader

This is the final part of the trilogy devoted to kaizen methodology. In the first part, the author introduced the world to the unique Japanese management concept of kaizen; in the second, he examined how kaizen is applied in gemba—that is, in the real workplace. The third part is devoted to corporate strategy based on kaizen ideas and lean production, and is intended primarily for general directors, members of boards of directors, and other top managers. Here the author explains how, with the help of kaizen, to connect strategy, as well as all the functions and business processes of a company into a single system aimed at continuous improvement, growth, and development.

You will find many examples of implementing kaizen in companies across different industries, with which the author proves why kaizen and lean production are the most correct methods for improving both strategic and operational efficiency.