Name of Machine or Process Sub-title Name of Company Kaizen Event Report Name of Machine or Process Sub-title Name of Company Please get supervisor to approve this before you submit your Certification Kaizen event form. Suggested template if you don’t have one your company uses.

Scope of Event Top level scope Sub-level Be as specific as you can and focus your efforts so you get a measurable outcome from your event.

Description Write a brief description of your event or project Be sure to include what you intend to accomplish. Remember; a goal without a timeframe (shorter is better) is just a wish!

Lean Techniques Applied List the techniques applied Think Lean Building block diagram tools.

Team/Resources The team consisted of the following people List people on your team Normally your events are not a team of one. Recognition works! Please do it.

Procedures The Methods Used List the exact methods used to accomplish the objectives This expands on the tools mentioned in slide 4. Type of map (vsm, spaghetti, etc) drawn or which Standard Work tools used (Op Balance chart, Standard Work sheet, Standard Work combo, etc.)

Chronology of Activity Day/Date Activity Keep notations simple and short please.

Current Status Accomplished Unexpected delays or issues List things completed Unexpected delays or issues List open action items Good place for Action Item list and show completed vs uncompleted

Conditions Before List some of the waste observed, add pictures Be specific please.

Conditions After Cell flow Build to order Again, be specific.

Team Picture List names

Kaizen Metrics Metric Before After % Change Output Rework Space Finished Goods Inv This is a must if you want your audience to get your point as to results. Think about your busy boss and making s/he look good.

Photo Journal 2-4 words in a text box describing the pics make them more usable. Again, refer to the tool used and the result obtained.