How CI, Kaizen, Lean, 6 Sigma and TPM are linked | Are CI and Kaizen the same?

A viewer asked me to explain the differences and the links between Continuous Improvement, Kaizen and Lean. So in this video, let's take a look at them. And we'll add in Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) into the overview.
They are very much linked, and there are good reasons to think about implementing all of the systems, but not at the same time. That's why it's good to understand the strengths/focuses of each system and how they're linked.
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[@Sagas1062]

Thank you Tom! very good video and I got a better understanding of these methodology

[@TomMentink]

I'm happy to hear you liked the video and got value from it!
If it raises any other CI questions or suggestions for future videos, don't hesitate to ask - I'm happy to make videos 'on demand'

[@zhechenghu3104]

Thank you Tom! I was expecting this video and thank you for not making this wait too long. I like the way you explained the concepts. Most training material only emphsize where these concepts came from, but you made it very clear what are they and what they focus on. This is the first time I feel I get a clear picture of these concepts. Great video!

[@TomMentink]

Thanks you for sharing that - it’s great to hear people take value from my videos.
In fact, this insistent focus on the history of a tool or just the name dropping of what somebody could explain to you (in their course or consulting) was one of the reasons I started this channel. So it’s doubly great that you recognize that same need for explainers and practical knowledge videos 😃

[@linkxue201]

Thank you Tom for the explanation on those concepts.

[@TomMentink]

My pleasure. Glad to hear that you liked it

[@Fanninl07]

A comment to your comment about when you have unreliable process but have not been doing process improvement for a while, start with PDCA. That's really where the healthcare industry is. Macro problems without having done process improvement for a while, so starting with basic PDCA is where the industry is at as a whole. I also want to add that PDCA can start really small (N=1) and you can use it to ramp up a change idea (N=100). Thanks for the video - well done!

[@TomMentink]

Great addition! Basic PDCA is indeed a very good way to start the improvement culture in your organisation, get some much needed early wins and while doing those first projects you'll have plenty of time to set up a more cohesive program to steer the resources and strategy of future improvement teams.
I do like it when organisations coordinate their improvement and problem solving teams, and PDCA by itself doesn't give that structure - but the great thing is that it fits with any CI philosophy.

[@mkololotshepo565]

Thank you

[@TomMentink]

My pleasure. I’m glad you liked it.

[@sutomoasgadi2624]

thanks tom enlightenment

[@TomMentink]

What better to give you on Christmas Day 😇
Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@GA-vr7ob]

Hi Tom, thanks alot for your videos,I have learned alot.
Can you pls suggest some very good practical books on CI,Lean,performance excellence for non beginners and eventually for non man6facturing environments. There are so many out there and I dont know which is the best

[@ahmedabdulkareem7276]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR!. I apreatate your knolage, this was perfect for what i need to know to be able to explain

[@TomMentink]

I’m happy to hear that you like my videos - keeps me extra motivated to make more 😇

[@ukrajina2022]

best

[@TomMentink]

Thanks for sharing that, I’m glad you liked it!