Superando el síndrome del "enemigo externo" en una firma autopartista a través del kaizen

Two problems in an autoparts firm are initially attributed to uncontrollable external factors ("external enemy" syndrome). This situation motivates the design of a methodology to guide kaizen event practices, supported by kaizen philosophy and methodology. The methodology consist of three steps: the first step, initiate, is designed to acquire employee commitment and participation and to develop initial employee skills. The second step, develop, analyzes the problem and implements the solution. The third process, sustain, is focused on sustaining the interventions, avoiding repetition of the p...