foodRegio Project: KAIZEN® Process Management SystemA

KAIZEN® Process Management System for the Food Industry

In May 2014, foodRegio started focusing on management systems for optimising processes and improving quality. It presented the most prevalent systems to its member companies, including Six Sigma, KAIZEN®, TPM and Lean Management. The positive response showed that the companies in the North German food industry had a great interest in management systems but in most cases had not implemented them.

A number of surveys and information events involving foodRegio companies pointed to widespread interest in the KAIZEN® management system. This was the basis for the first KAIZEN® training course.

Initial Training to Become a KAIZEN® Exper

The first eight-day training course for KAIZEN® experts was held in June 2015 on the premises of H. & J. Brüggen KG in cooperation with the KAIZEN® Institute Germany GmbH & Co. KG.

The sixteen participants learned about the origins, foundations and philosophy of KAIZEN® and raised their awareness of waste by means of practical exercises at H. & J. Brüggen KG. They were also trained in methods of systematically eliminating waste when it is identified.

Furthermore, the participants learned about the goals and structure of the Total Productive Maintenance system (8 pillars), the Major TPM Losses and the methods of Autonomous Maintenance. This enabled them to play an active role in introducing TPM and preventing production interruptions by means of KAIZEN® measures. Another topic covered was the just-in-time philosophy, including its goals and methods. Here the participants learned how to analyse processes in a systematic manner and design them in line with requirements.

 

Continuation of Training to Become a KAIZEN® Expert in the 4th Quarter of 2015 and the 1st Quarter of 2016

Owing to the positive results, the KAIZEN® training was continued in the fourth quarter of 2015 in order to meet the needs of the foodRegio network. Another training course will be offered in 2016. The dates and registration information will be announced in good time on our event calendar.

Please note that we are able to offer these training courses at approximately 50 percent of the regular price.