Kaizen · Guides
Before–after in Kaizen: how to measure the gain
Don't squeeze the gain into one formula. Line-by-line calculations for time, scrap, energy and safety, plus the three questions a committee should ask.
10 September 2026 · 1 dk
Why a suggestion form should take 3 steps
For an employee filling it in on a phone on the shop floor, every extra field is a reason to give up. The logic behind short forms and a good 3-step example.
1 September 2026 · 1 min read
Long forms, few ideas
Most suggestion systems start with good intentions, but forms grow: cost estimate, department, category, priority… Result: 0.3 suggestions per person per year.
Three steps are enough
- What did you see? (one sentence, optional photo)
- What do you propose?
- Where does it belong? (pick area / line / unit)
The process owner adds the rest during review. The employee submits in 90 seconds; the expert classifies correctly.
Measure it
Track average completion time and abandonment rate per record. Every company that goes beyond 3 steps sees both numbers worsen.