A strategy for company improvement.
Strategies based on the kaizen methodology are designed to continuously improve company performance without the need for large capital investments. This article looks at how one company used simple kaizen principles to its advantage, achieving 67% increase in productivity and 10% reduction in the standard cost of product.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Limerick, Ireland. auraine.howley@emea.strykercorp.com
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