Module 8 · Lesson 18 of 29

Kaizen events and daily improvement

Learning objectives

Explain the purpose of kaizen events and daily improvement in garment operations.
Describe when and how to apply kaizen events and daily improvement on the shop floor.
Identify common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Daily kaizen handles small recurring gaps; focused events address bounded cross-functional problems with preparation and follow-through.

Select right mechanism; define scope/baseline; involve owners; test; standardize; track actions/results. Events without sustainment become workshops.

Daily workstation improvements plus a focused changeover event using SMED.

Pick one answer per question. Explanations appear after you submit.

1. Which statement best captures the core idea of Kaizen events and daily improvement?
- Daily kaizen handles small recurring gaps; focused events address bounded cross-functional problems with preparation and follow-through.
- It is a purely financial control unrelated to shop-floor work.
- It replaces the need for standardized work and training.
- It applies only to fully automated factories.
2. A common mistake when applying kaizen events and daily improvement is to:
- Applying the tool without observing actual garment-floor conditions.
- Involve operators and validate with data.
- Link the tool to the observed problem and follow-up plan.
- Update the standard after a confirmed improvement.

Author: Sanjeewa Dehiwalage · Last reviewed: 2026-07-21