Kaizen: Complete Guide to Continuous Improvement (2026)

Kaizen continuous improvement cycle showing PDCA phases Plan Do Check Act with upward improvement arrows

What is Kaizen? Kaizen (改善) is a Japanese philosophy meaning “change for the better” or “continuous improvement.” It is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through small, incremental improvements made consistently over time — involving every employee at every level of the organization. The term combines two Japanese words: Kai (改) = Change … Read more