KAIZEN: Change Your Business and Create Success (with Paul Akers) Pt. 1

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What is Kaizen? Continuous improvement is the best translation of this Japanese concept, which can be absolutely transformative when applied to a business. In this two-part interview, Paul Akers explains how.
Entrepreneur Paul Akers is best known as the father of the lean movement, and the Kaizen philosophy is perfectly in keeping with these ideals.
By always striving to find new ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency, a Kaizen company can become a lean company in no time. Paul uses these concepts to run his company, FastCap, and that business success is proof of how valuable a Kaizen process can be.
In this interview, Paul will explain the Kaizen 5S and how to apply these concepts to your business. Lean thought and continuous improvement impact every aspect of business, from workplace organization to how you interact with customers.
Today, we’ll look at some Kaizen examples that demonstrate these theories in the real-world, giving you a practical road map for using the ideas in your work and life.
Part of successfully implementing a new business process is getting your entire team on board. We’ll find out what kind of Kaizen training Paul utilizes with his employees to instill improvement as a core value. As you’ll see, a lean culture often improves workplace morale along with your bottom line when you do it right.
Want more? Here’s couple more episodes we’ve done on lean manufacturing:
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Lean Manufacturing: Improve Business Efficiency & Maximize Profits (Pt. 1) ►
• Lean Manufacturing: Im...
Resources:
www.upflip.com/academy - Start, Build, or Grow Your Business
www.fastcap.com - Find Out More About Paul's Business
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:52 When and Why Kaizen Was Implemented At FastCap
2:35 Processes Improved By Kaizen
4:53 Understanding The Word Kaizen
5:55 Does Kaizen Work For Everyone?
7:49 What Are Kaizen Events?
9:49 The Kaizen Checklist
11:18 UpFlip Blog and Hub
11:43 Showing A Kaizen Process
13:55 Tips For Implementing Kaizen
15:59 Mornings and Team Meetings
17:28 Outro
#kaizen #whatiskaizen #kaizenevent

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@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Watch Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpt4htZ1zdHGmoU.html Do you think you can apply Kaizen principles to your business? What examples of Kaizen methods in action do you see in the business world? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

@Randomiz500 2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing about this company, and the video. I have NO CLUE about what they do. Went to the homepage, and I still have no clue.

@pabloscarpatti2972 Жыл бұрын

I implemented this 2 years ago. Mi company is now a reference worldwide, and everyone wants to be a part of the team. We went from 4 to 31 furniture made A DAY, with less effort and in a happy enviroment. Thanks Paul Akers, you changed our lives!!

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Our hearts are full, knowing we can touch lives with our videos! We're so happy to hear about these stories. Cheers to your success! 🔥

@aprilsleanworkshop3110 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful story! Well done Pablo, and congratulations

@dhruvladdha7956 Жыл бұрын

Sir, I had searched for ''KAIZEN'' on google because I had to give a speech in my class on that...but the event got cancelled. I felt sad because I prepared for that good. After a few days I watched your video and I got more clear. The event got cancelled so that I could watch your video to get clear understanding... Thank you. 💐

@tomforde8321 3 жыл бұрын

I am just about to attend an introduction to Lean on February 10th. This has me so excited to learn and implement Lean to the company that I have worked in for 25 years 🖖👍

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Tom! I’m sure lean will change your life in so many ways.

@imlkrsfn 3 жыл бұрын

Kaizen is simple. It's all about efficiency and organization. Organize and optimize your work area for maximum productivity.

@sethary9698 3 жыл бұрын

As a new business owner looking to hire people at some point, I will personally be following the Kaizen method and training my future employees to do the same.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Im sure your business will grow very well!

@midcitygym 3 жыл бұрын

Akers is the best in the biz, hands down.

@davidnelson7550 3 жыл бұрын

LOve it. I hope in later videos you have recorded an entire morning meeting. I get it, but seeing it executed would be gravy.

@SimonLanz 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see Paul again in your videos! Top video!

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

We hope to film more videos with him!

@victorlean9921 2 жыл бұрын

I really like these two parts of videos regarding of lean. I'd like to share with my colleagues and friends.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Please do Victor! Lots of amazing business learning lessons within those videos.

@gamin4jesus 3 жыл бұрын

Master Jedi at it again. Loved this video!

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

He sure is! We're so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

@sebastiansmith4945 3 жыл бұрын

Bro! I love these Paul Akers videos!

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Thats why we keep producing them ;)

@Jason-ty6ds 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the guy coming back!

@alfrequito 3 жыл бұрын

Genial, sencillo y práctico

@mr.kaizenfromjapan8170 3 жыл бұрын

I am Japanese, I love your video.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dafovs 3 жыл бұрын

Great content!

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@22vlad 3 жыл бұрын

I love yuries shirt!!

@fynnhedrich7747 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, awesome video - thank you! We´re wondering what your agenda during the daily morning meeting is?

@leewinspear126 3 жыл бұрын

11mins 18secs in. Just highlighting the damaged and exposed cables on the drill.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Got a good eye!

@nicholasdavidson5683 3 жыл бұрын

It's a glue gun. Maybe they are testing the audience :)

@cxpcman 3 жыл бұрын

and is dripping hot glue everywhere ,

@doronuzan Жыл бұрын

tremendous value

@thetruth3322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Guruji

@hk811101 2 жыл бұрын

Ao pessoal de língua portuguesa: este Paul Akers é um GURU de Lean. Vejam mais vídeos de PAUL AKERS. Valem pós-graduação em Lean, na prática!

@laediego 7 ай бұрын

They Gemba walks a great practice to know the process and improve it.

@NataliaPiedras 3 жыл бұрын

Kaizen has always been continuous improvement even if it is small, so he didn’t modify the process he is simply using Kaizen the way it is intended. Also, he is using 5S methodology as well.

@ResaleRenegade 3 жыл бұрын

Love this concept, but it definitely reaffirms my notion that I am completely UN-employable... haha.

@yeseniadominguez2173 Жыл бұрын

Great info to implement. Just for informational purposes, the symbols for Zen (good) and Zen (meditation) are not the same symbol, and they have different meanings. But of course this is not a video on linguistics. Keep up the good work.

@onurmt796 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for share from Turkey.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too

@lrheimpel 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis!

@pienkonekuiskaaja Ай бұрын

Sounds good. But one thing instantly comes to my mind is, how you make people actually work instead of making small adjustments all the time? ”Improving-mindset” should be reasonable because people are different on assessing, which needs to be improved. Some people to spend relatively huge amount of time on something that is a minor problem.

@nickmassey6910 3 жыл бұрын

I am wondering, what does Paul Akers do when he is down on the floor? How does he interact with his people? I was very impressed with how he knew many of the improvements that had been made.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

I think he listens intently and tries to relate on an equal playing field.

@jaredhammonds8255 2 жыл бұрын

Man I wish the company I worked for implemented this correctly. Drives me nuts

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jared! Thanks for watching. What is it that your employer does wrong?

@miguelaguilar68 3 жыл бұрын

Amaizing

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miguel

@anonymousmind 3 жыл бұрын

💪🏽

@Jake_Diego 3 жыл бұрын

Paul is a legend. How would you recommend implementing 3S/morning meetings for a warehouse team of 3 people who basically polybag, bubblewrap & tape products?

@alexkern9134 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has to realize that 3S and morning meetings are meant to make their lives easier, not to increase profits. Once you understand that lean is fun and easy, it will spread naturally and folks will buy in.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Have you read his books?

@Jake_Diego 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexkern9134 yes that's the reason i'd like to start with my small company, to build that culture

@Jake_Diego 3 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip audio yes. Great book really spells it ouT. And his side notes are great

@alexkern9134 3 жыл бұрын

Just remember that you aren't married to lean. You can always revert back. If there are improvement ideas that don't work, just move on.

@AusGameMachines 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Get some 60fps up in here though.

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

We’ll be getting some new equipment soon so the video quality will be a lot better 👌

@keithdawkins5477 Жыл бұрын

Loving that at around 6mins 10seconds a lady in the background literally carries a box for a long-distance and for a long period of time. Editor? ;)

@keithdawkins5477 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Further to my original comment- there is a LOT of carrying and repetitive movements going on in the background.

@bradford.champlin 2 жыл бұрын

KaiZAN!

@said9016 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid

@UpFlip 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@russlea6383 10 ай бұрын

The American version of Gemba is MBWA -- Management By Wandering Around: A concept praised by Tom Peters and Robert H. Waterman in their book, "In Search of Excellence."

@UpFlip 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing with the community! Have you finished the book?

@russlea6383 10 ай бұрын

Yes, back in 1986 when I worked for The Guitar Center in Oakland, CA. @@UpFlip

@johnlammergeier2890 Жыл бұрын

Yes, complexity is punished

@KeepSwinging22 2 жыл бұрын

1 man shop and not Toyota 😂 love it There’s always something to do

@JJJJ71623 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. But Paul is not considered the father of Lean. He's a Lean practicionist. Lean has been used in manufacturing since Toyota invented it, and all billion dollar manufacturing/construction companies have been implementing it since the early 2000s

@rubenmarquez7941 Жыл бұрын

There is a difference between Kaizen and Quick-Wins” in a factory.

@Bacrenfencing 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen Kaizen and 5S ruin many a business, it works for some but it cripples most. I worked for an oil company that went bust due to investing crazy amounts in LEAN principles. They believed that the money invested in LEAN would quickly be recouped................used to drive me insane...........needless to say they soon went into administration.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting Bacren. Thanks for watching. What type of industry are you in now?

@Bacrenfencing 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip I run my own property and fencing businesses.

@blueghost1952 Жыл бұрын

Trader Joe's has been doing this for years 👍

@johnlammergeier2890 Жыл бұрын

The wipeboard pens should be below the wipeboard, they are taking up wipeboard space and will be easily knocked off.

@paolo7206 3 жыл бұрын

Does the company of Paul Kers have a value stream? I see a video full of waste, everywhere...

@paolo7206 3 жыл бұрын

@@Carhug2012 show the making of the product, the value delivery, it looks like a warehouse full of inventory

@harnoorgill8798 2 жыл бұрын

Gold😈

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@Catbert814 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like the looks of that wiring at 11:17

@VanderJam 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Ukraine shirt. Aged well.

@jamesthompson3576 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think 1 millisecond is a significant waste. The amount of time to “stop” and 5s or “Kaizen” something for a couple of seconds waste seems, in of itself, wasteful. It also creates a stressful work environment that your being hounded each day for things like that 😅

@andrescordovaig 2 жыл бұрын

ok this all improvement design is for continous production, but what about with an intermitent production with no micromovements?

@mirsidorov5112 3 жыл бұрын

Whoever your cameraman is, you need to get him into some basic video production classes. White balance off, focus is off, saturation is way out of this planet. Awesome content, you are a great host, but poor execution. I would recommend a GH5, its not expensive but has great image quality. And most of all, sennheiser EW100G3 mics.

@creativespace3077 2 жыл бұрын

Phooey. Wasting time on insignificant tweaks doesn't make more money, but it may tickle your artsy-fartsy ego. Become highly successful over editing simple videos and start selling your books.

@99club14 2 жыл бұрын

Id like to hear from the employees what they think when the boss is not around. The company I work for has been implementing 5s for about 5 years and we all want to kill ourselves.

@ericholter8444 Жыл бұрын

Owner of the business is really full of himself, hard to make it through the whole vid because of that. Content great because it Kaizen but that guy I couldn’t work for

@morsecode2112 8 ай бұрын

What does this guy actually do? Looks like he has a warehouse of empty pallets.

@mikemain8365 2 жыл бұрын

LEAN is B.S Try it and you will soon realize, you have wasted time and money on a worthless idea

@MORiverFishing Жыл бұрын

I've watched these lean practices ruin the company I work for over the last 4 years and I just had to look up a video and see if anyone else had bad experiences with it! In our case the company hired some kind of a supposed "kaizen guru" with high hopes and he basically took the company for a ride for 2 years. His title was Ops Manager but he literally hid in his office or slept in his car 95% of the time. It destroyed the company. He got fired finally but now I think it's too far gone. Really sad to watch...