Kaizen Implementation and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County Kenya

All across the world, firms are experiencing dynamic changes in their environments and this may present challenges. The Kenyan manufacturing sector is key development plan as envisioned Kenya’s vision 2030. To achieve this, Kenya must therefore come up with ways to ensure sustainability moving forward. general objective of study was establish effects Kaizen implementation on operations performance case Nairobi, Kenya. Specifically, sought effect quality circles, teamwork, total productive maintenance systems personal discipline Nairobi County. guided by management theory, capabilities kaizen theory balance score card theory. used descriptive research design targeted 52 Simple random sampling select 175 respondents from companies were conducted where unit observation manager, human resource managers, finance strategic marketing managers sales manager each companies. researcher collected primary data using questionnaires while secondary companies’ financial statements collected. Content validity established subjecting instruments thorough scrutiny supervisors overseeing Cronbach’s alpha coefficient determine reliability. Descriptive analysis percentages, means standard deviation. Further, inferential techniques that include correlation (Pearson Correlation Momentum) regression statistics (multiple analysis) draw inferences relationship between concluded circles aim give individual members opportunity contribute problem-solving have an emphasis teamwork collaboration. Teamwork one most important tools when it comes organizational efficiency cultivates effective communication. Total system helps frame a business advantage. Implementing enables manufacturers decrease planned unplanned downtime breakdowns, equipment cost, defects, risk damage or accidents. Discipline ensures individuals maintain silence at workplace work single team organization goals objectives. recommended should recruit volunteers different departments more likely take role seriously want see group succeed. firm build diverse inclusive teams for decision making. reducing worry stress allow employees stay track professional prevent them getting behind submitting after deadline has passed.