Kaikaku: Radical Process Improvement

Kaikaku: Radical Process Improvement

Kaikaku, also known as “radical change,” is a Japanese term that describes a philosophy of continuous improvement in which organizations strive to make dramatic, transformative changes to their processes to achieve greater efficiency, effectiveness, and...
The Growing Trend of Kaikaku and Its Benefits

The Growing Trend of Kaikaku and Its Benefits

Kaikaku, a Japanese term for radical or revolutionary change, is a trending business management and process improvement concept. It is a shift from the traditional approach of gradual and incremental change to a more radical and transformative approach. The adoption...
Using FMEA as a Business Improvement Tool

Using FMEA as a Business Improvement Tool

FMEA, or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, is an effective tool to identify and eliminate possible failures in a process or business. Many companies use it as a means of assessing risk (see my other blog post here [insert link]), however, FMEA is also a good tool to...
Using FMEA to assess risk in ISO 9001

Using FMEA to assess risk in ISO 9001

FMEA, or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, is an effective tool to identify and eliminate possible failures in a process or business. Many companies use it as a means of assessing risk, and it has been in place for decades as a valuable tool. FMEA was first started...