Kaizen refers to philosophy or practices that focus upon continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, supporting business processes and management everyone in the organization – managers and workers alike.

The salient features of KAIZEN implementation are as follows :-

• Formation of KAIZEN organization
• Steering Committee
• Cross Functional Teams
• Training to
• Members of Steering Committee &
• Members of Cross Functional Teams
• Formulation of systems and procedures of Steering Committee & CFT’S.
• Formal launching of KAIZEN activities.
• Formulation of awards & reward system for KAIZEN.
• Assessment and review of KAIZEN activity.

Panasonic Energy India implemented the principles of Kaizen at Pithampur Plant w.e.f. 25.11.2004.