USING LEAN METHODS AS AN EXAMPLE OF KAIZEN

The article describes the general characteristics of concept "kaizen", main task this method lean production is constant improvement both technological aspects and non-production processes enterprise in general. This pays considerable attention to personnel as asset company. terminal product kaizen implementation independent development new technologies or advanced scientific achievements adapted one's own processes. stages implementing system are highlighted analyzed. In addition, a comparative analysis was conducted based on individual indicators traditional management management. Established differences approaches decisive for ensuring progress strengthening company's competitiveness. allows you optimize process at enterprise, ensure its standardization, predictability results ability implement necessary changes any stage process. continuous optimization entire step-by-step requires only use intelligence employees, which will facilitate performance their routine work receive material reward it. final result should be maximum reduction costs, do not create additional value consumer. However, many companies cannot evaluate effectiveness approach, because invisible, since effect insignificant, nevertheless, large number improvements measurement bring significant economic enterprise. Such difference between