Introduction Masaaki Imai, author of Gemba Kaizen, states that companies, particularly in manufacturing field, can become more profitable by continuously looking for efficiencies. In Western style management it is more common to seek huge leaps. In Japanese style "Kaizen" businesses must try to eliminate anything that is inefficient thus cutting waste. Imai gives impressive examples from real world situations and supports them with case studies that show "Kaizen" in work. Discussion 1)
Upon consideration for Sho-Dan, I would like to express my gratitude to the ninja lineage for compiling the information through the centuries, maintaining a practical art for the cultivation of the warrior spirit on its many different levels. This appreciation extends a great deal to my most recent personal lineage offering direct impact on modern budo and the battlefield arts. Those most recent are Moko No Tora Takamatsu sensei, Yoshikai Hatsumi sensei (who shares his birthday with me), An-Shu
People, processes, management practices, and products should improve continually. Masaaki Imai gives an overview of the concept that is summarized in the following paragraphs: Kaizen value system The underlying value system of kaizen can be summarized as continual improvement of all things, at all levels, at all time, forever. All of the