Ergonomics kaizen events: Practical and effective strategies for continuous improvement
Small changes yield big results when employees are empowered
By Jeff Smagacz
Ergonomics is often described as a “war of
inches.” It involves small, intentional changes
that yield significant improvements in
workplace safety, efficiency and employee
well-being. Over my 31-year career, I have
facilitated more than 365 kaizen events globally.
These events have taught me the value of a simple yet
powerful guiding principle: Can we make the process
better today than it was yesterday?
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