Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is the ongoing effort to enhance products, services or processes incrementally. The primary goal is to make steady and gradual improvements over time, by regularly assessing operations, identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes and repeating this cycle later.
It often incorporates methodologies like Lean and Kaizen, which help to optimize processes and make operations more efficient. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, businesses can better adapt to changes, stay competitive and achieve operational excellence.
Check out the resources below to find out how continuous improvement drives business success and helps organizations respond more effectively to evolving challenges.
Slow & steady wins the race: Why sustainable business transformation is cautious & purposeful
November 13 by Sam Munford
Learn why sustainable business transformation is cautious and purposeful and how success lies in endurance, structure, and discipline
Leading continuous improvement at CNH
November 10 by Michael Hill
Girish Kumar Gopalakrishnan reflects on leading and sustaining continuous improvement at agricultural and construction equipment firm CNH
The strategic role of process excellence in post-merger financial integration
October 20 by Michael Hill
Google's Puneet Thakkar discusses the vital role of process excellence in post-merger financial integration
Reimagining process excellence in banking: Integrating Lean Six Sigma & AI in a new era of continuous improvement
October 13 by Sudeshna Banerjee
Together, Lean Six Sigma and AI create a continuous improvement ecosystem that is both data-driven and self-learning
Why most operational loss-reduction efforts fail & how to change that
October 01 by James Smith
Most loss-reduction programs fail because of a focus on symptoms, a lack ownership and engagement and no clear, communicated reason for their implementation
Lessons in continuous improvement from the farm
September 24 by Bree Barsanti
Explore the parallels between continuous improvement and rural farming
The continuous improvement “don’t do it” playbook
September 23 by Dr Khwaja Moinuddin
If you’re serious about continuous improvement or any change initiative, stop polishing only the trophies. Build the playbook of things not to do
7 process excellence buzz terms you should stop using
September 09 by Michael Hill
Explore the process excellence buzz terms you should stop using and why
3 ways to unlock the power of decentralized process management
August 29 by Bree Barsanti
How to achieve and sustain decentralized process management across your organization
DP World teams win global Kaizen awards for OPEX & innovation
August 18 by Michael Hill
Three DP World teams have been recognized with global Kaizen awards for achievements in operational excellence (OPEX) and innovation
Future-proofing your enterprise: The indispensable role of business preparedness
August 12 by Emily Hill
Business preparedness is all about equipping your company for uncertainties and changes in the market
WEF & Kaizen Institute: AI fails without streamlined processes
August 07 by Michael Hill
The World Economic Forum (WEF) and Kaizen Institute explore why AI fails without streamlined processes and outlines three strategies for unlocking real value
