This document provides an overview of basic Kaizen tools used for continuous improvement, including:
1. Target Progress Report to track goals and measure changes over time.
2. Standardized Work Sheets to define optimal processes.
3. Time Observation Sheets to measure cycle times.
4. Cycle Time/Takt Time Bar Charts to compare times to goals.
5. Stack Charts to visualize bottlenecks.
6. Standardized Work Combination Sheets to plan work.
7. Capacity Sheets to ensure adequate production ability.
8. Kaizen Proposal Sheets to suggest and implement improvements.
9. Kaizen Newspapers to communicate updates.
The tools