Kobetsu Kaizen is a Japanese (個別改善) term which means ‘targeted improvement’ or ‘Focused Improvement’. It is one of the 8 pillars of the TPM system. Kobetsu Kaizen approach is adopted to create a loss structure or loss tree for the equipment and its performance is improved through kaizen Initiative.
Features of Kobetsu Kaizen:
- Attacks difficult problems
- Loss cutting approach not Cost cutting
- Benchmarking approach
- Increase VA (Value Added) Targets.
- Project Teams Organization
- Long term Plans for benefits
- Continual Improvements through Kaizen
Kobetsu-Kaizen can be used in such cases to the improve an individual equipment or line for more efficient production systems. It attains such focused improvement by challenging the team to achieve zero losses. There are 16 types of losses which should be analyzed during a Kobetsu workshop. Thus, helping an organization to improve on all of the main losses revealed by Pareto. it realizes the zero loss situation in such as an equipment failure and product defect & that affect ultimate production efficiency situation.
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The method for the implementation of ‘Kobetsu Kaizen’
- Selection of model equipment: Identify an equipment or a line which needs focused improvement. (Based on Anlysis)
- Organization of a project team: Create a team of employees related to the model equipment or line. A member of management from the team should be made the team leader.
- Grasping and confirmation of 16 major losses: The team must find and analyze all the 16 major losses to detect the main losses.
- Theme and Promotion Programs: Theme based decision in which promotional program has to be prepared.
- Project activities: Different tools that can be used for the ‘Kobetsu Kaizen’ activities are like Failure Analysis methods, IE methods, PM analysis (for chronic losses) etc.
- Standardization: Standardize the activity performed so that process cannot deviate after implementation
- Horizontal Deployment: After Standard process is establish horizontal deployment must be applied to similar facilities equipment and manufacturing process for enhancement of OEE.
Benefits of ‘Kobetsu Kaizen’:
As established earlier, ‘Kobetsu Kaizen’ is a ‘focused/ targeted Improvement’ process. This provides a team-based structured approach to eliminate specific loses identified in any operation in the system to reduce waste and improve quality, cost, etc. It provides quick and sustainable results.
TLDR
- Kobetsu Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning 'targeted improvement' or 'Focused Improvement'.
- It is one of the 8 pillars of the TPM system.
- The approach creates a loss structure or loss tree for equipment and improves performance through kaizen initiatives.
- Kobetsu Kaizen can be used to improve individual equipment or lines for more efficient production systems.
- It challenges teams to achieve zero losses by analyzing 16 types of losses.
- The approach provides a team-based structured approach to eliminate specific losses and reduce waste.
FAQ
What is Kobetsu Kaizen?
Kobetsu Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning 'targeted improvement' or 'Focused Improvement'.
What is the 8 pillars of the TPM system?
Kobetsu Kaizen is one of the 8 pillars of the TPM system.
How does Kobetsu Kaizen improve equipment performance?
Kobetsu Kaizen creates a loss structure or loss tree for equipment and improves performance through kaizen initiatives.
What is the goal of Kobetsu Kaizen?
The goal of Kobetsu Kaizen is to challenge teams to achieve zero losses by analyzing 16 types of losses.
What are the benefits of Kobetsu Kaizen?
Kobetsu Kaizen provides a team-based structured approach to eliminate specific losses and reduce waste, resulting in quick and sustainable results.
How is Kobetsu Kaizen implemented?
Kobetsu Kaizen is implemented through a structured approach involving project teams, organization, and long-term plans for benefits.
What are the 16 types of losses analyzed in Kobetsu Kaizen?
The 16 types of losses analyzed in Kobetsu Kaizen include equipment failure and product defect.
What is the role of management in Kobetsu Kaizen?
A member of management from the team should be made the team leader in Kobetsu Kaizen.
