Masaaki Imai Books
Masaaki Imai is an accomplished writer of books about Kaizen. In 1986, he founded the Kaizen Institute Consulting Group and has worked as an author and consultant around the world.
Gemba Kaizen
What's Gemba Kaizen about?
Gemba Kaizen (1997) is an introduction to the Japanese business philosophy of Kaizen, which revolutionizes working standards to reduce waste and increase efficiency at little cost. Author Masaaki Imai reveals the aspects of Kaizen that are crucial to building lean business strategies.
Who should read Gemba Kaizen?
- People working in production and managers who supervise standardized processes
- Anyone interested in Japanese management philosophies
- Anyone who wants to improve their overall workflow
Strategic Kaizen™
What's Strategic Kaizen™ about?
Strategic Kaizen (2021) examines the principles and practices of corporations that have embraced lean thinking – a paired-down, customer-oriented production process pioneered in postwar Japan. Also known as the Toyota Production System, this managerial philosophy is all about maximizing efficiency and reducing waste by making many small changes.
Who should read Strategic Kaizen™?
- Managers and leaders
- Technophiles and car lovers
- Strategists and planners