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The evolution of Kaizen in the industry: systematic literature review

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Abstract

The paper discusses the concept of Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, and highlights its historical significance and widespread adoption in various industries worldwide. This paper is based on literature review of 98 research articles published related kaizen's evolution, industry application, and limitations during 2000-2022. The study employed a comprehensive search strategy across multiple databases like Scopus, Google Scholar, and others to gather relevant systematic reviews on kaizen. It references established guidelines like PRISMA and it mentions the planned thematic analysis using NVivo software, highlighting its applicability in identifying patterns and themes across diverse data sources. The review showed that Kaizen adoption is a useful tool for organizations looking to achieve continuous performance improvement and sustainability over time.

Research topics

  • Quality and Supply Management
  • Innovation and Knowledge Management
  • Human Resource and Talent Management

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DOI: 10.4995/ijpme.2024.21143

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