{"id":9438,"date":"2020-01-24T07:22:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T07:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/blog\/kaizen-kaikaku-gambatte-3-useful-concepts-to-consider-when-implementing-erp\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T14:50:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T14:50:48","slug":"kaizen-kaikaku-gambatte-3-useful-concepts-to-consider-when-implementing-erp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/blog\/erp-implementation\/kaizen-kaikaku-gambatte-3-useful-concepts-to-consider-when-implementing-erp\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizen, Kaikaku, Gambatte \u2013 3 Useful Concepts to Consider when Implementing ERP"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before considering an ERP implementation, let\u2019s take a look at <strong>three very useful concepts<\/strong> that need to be factored upfront:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Kaizen <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>the most commonly used phrase referring to a slow and steady incremental change.\u00a0 However, no amount of Kaizen of the candle will lead to the development of the light bulb.\u00a0 This brings up our next concept.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Kaikaku<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 this is the radical change that is needed to bring a step change into the organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Gambatte<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 this is self-explanatory\u2026Do Your Best!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now let\u2019s talk about your <a href=\"\/erp-services\/erp-implementation\/\"><strong>ERP implementation<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 is it a big bang project or a longer-term incremental implementation? The answer is probably yes to both.\u00a0 It should be!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting your ERP system live is a big bang (\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d), but after that, it becomes an ongoing project that you will need to keep working on (\u201cKaizen\u201d).\u00a0 To ensure the go-live is successful, you would use a proven <a href=\"\/blog\/planning-for-erp-or-purchasing-erp\/how-to-ensure-a-successful-erp-implementation-part-1\/\"><strong>implementation methodology.<\/strong><\/a> For long-term projects, you need a different approach but also using a proven methodology that maintains a constant stream of gradual improvements. This is where the Kaizen method comes in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evolution vs. Revolution<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Translated from Japanese, Kai means change, and Zen means for the better, <strong>Kaizen is an evolutionary methodology.<\/strong> Kaizen is the familiar kind of improvement used when it comes to any continuous improvement \u2013 it involves taking your time and effort to work through current processes. Kaizen then requires an organization to implement incremental changes to action the improvement. When applied within a workforce it involves everyone, from managers to floor staff, every day and every location. Kaizen provides a structure of continuous improvement that is constantly used within an organization with minimal risk, yet producing effective results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In contrast to Kaizen,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a revolutionary method and is for those moments when part of implementing continuous improvement requires the need for a more radical step change. When a problem arises that requires immediate more effective change, usually for a larger project,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">comes into play. This can be the installation of a software update that will have a large impact on the processes within an organization, quickly reducing waste within the step(s) it is associated with. The results are more immediate, yet the risk is far greater than Kaizen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a radical step, this does not mean that proper planning and organization is not required.\u00a0 On the contrary, it is a far <strong>more aggressive and riskier step<\/strong>, therefore better planning and understanding<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is needed.\u00a0 It will be quite difficult to backtrack from a major change in the organization when it fails.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaizen<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<strong> Kaizen method is based upon continuous incremental improvement.<\/strong> This will occur post the software implementation, and looks at the best fit, ensuring that all of the key staff are trained. It can be seen as extracting maximum value from the investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When used properly, it is philosophy and action combined.\u00a0 As a philosophy, it helps to create a culture within an organization where all employees are actively engaged in suggesting and implementing improvements. As an action, it is about organizing activities in critical areas where improvements can be made.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While Kaizen was developed in the manufacturing sector and can be an important catalyst in <a href=\"\/brochure\/five-tips-achieve-lean-manufacturing-business\/\">l<strong>ean manufacturing<\/strong><\/a> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strategy as it helps to reduce defects, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and promote innovation, as well as encourage worker involvement, its success is not restricted to manufacturing.\u00a0 It can be applied to any process needing improvements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>There are five foundation elements to Kaizen:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Teamwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Personal discipline<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Improved morale<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Quality circles<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Suggestions for improvement<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From this, culture can develop which encourages quality, effort, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">involvement\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> all employees, willingness to change, and communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaizen and ERP projects<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"\/product\/erp-system\/\">ERP systems<\/a><\/strong> are implemented to improve existing operations or launch new business initiatives, such as digital transformation, or to resolve any other problem facing the organization.\u00a0 To ensure the implementation processes are managed, and the project achieves its goals in terms of scope, time, resources and cost, organizations often use an implementation methodology provided by the ERP vendor.\u00a0 Often this does not fit the organization \u2013 each organization has a unique culture and strategic implementation fit.\u00a0 The organization needs to actively participate in aligning the methodology and the organizational culture before implementation begins.\u00a0 Remember that this is the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0process and the highest risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unfortunately, it&#8217;s not uncommon for organizations to think once the ERP system has gone live that the project is finished.\u00a0 The organization is now entering the Kaizen phase, the organization needs to collectively reflect on key processes, and identify areas for improvement ensuring that the organization can continue taking incremental steps to improve its processes.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A major factor in the success of any <strong>ERP implementation is the way in which the staff at various levels of the enterprise have been engaged.\u00a0<\/strong> Again, the implementation is a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> event which requires far more change management than realized.\u00a0 Once that has been completed, adopting a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaizen approach and using the elements of teamwork, quality circles and suggestions for improvement, will greatly improve the chances of the project being successful because it will now ensure staff engagement at every level and allow them to adapt to and be comfortable with the changes.\u00a0 Each organization has its own unique change process and rate \u2013 exceed this at your own peril!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implementing a Kaizen philosophy is important, but the action steps that will drive the execution of continuous improvement are equally important.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Kaizen event is a sequence of actions that enable this:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Set goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Review the current state, and develop plans for improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Implement the improvements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Review and fix what isn&#8217;t working<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Report results<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Determine next steps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4641\" src=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kaizen_Philosophy_Sequence.png\" alt=\"Kaizen_Philosophy_Sequence\" width=\"506\" height=\"468\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Kaizen Cycle for Continuous Improvement\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The principles that the founder of Kaizen, Masaaki Imai, introduced in 1986 fit well into the concepts that are critical to a successful ERP implementation. These principles are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Process-oriented: improve processes to get better results.\u00a0 Both <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaikaku<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Kaizen are process-driven activities with clear steps that need to be implemented.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain and improve standards: without standards, you cannot make improvements, preparation for both phases needs to document these standards to ensure that the objectives set are clear improvements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People-oriented: involve everyone from the shop floor to the top floor, and ensure that the unique organizational culture and attitude to change are factored into the process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Kaizen differs from other methodologies<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years, other methodologies have been trialed in ERP implementations. These include BPR (business process re-engineering), <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Six Sigma, and Lean, amongst others.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>These are summarized in the table below:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Process\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Considerations\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BPR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Used in major structural and process changes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More technology-oriented<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requires major change management effort<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decisions made by executives and management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Six Sigma<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provides tools and strategies to reduce defects and variability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uses statistical techniques to develop quantified targets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lean<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focuses on the removal of waste (i.e. anything that does not add value to the customer) by looking at aspects like inventory, waiting, defects, excess production<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aims to increase process speed and quality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaizen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve business as a whole by establishing a standard way of work that encourages thinking creatively throughout the enterprise, improving efficiency, and reducing waste<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look anywhere for changes that can be made to improve the business<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaizen is where the organization takes ownership of the new implementation and gets it to deliver exactly what that organization requires from it i.e. address their unique business requirements.\u00a0 Another organization in the same industry will require a different set of outcomes from their implementation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How ERP can support Kaizen<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ERP systems can support continuous improvement by establishing process and quality standards, order management,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shopfloor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0operations, goods storage and dispatch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reports and analytics in your ERP system will help you to identify areas where improvements can be made, and then measure if the improvements have made the desired impact.\u00a0 It cannot only be the senior management who sees and uses this information. A Kaizen approach must allow all employees access to the information so they can propose their own changes \u2013 after all, they work in that process on a daily basis and have a far more detailed knowledge of how it operates.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cRespect for the individual\u201d in Lean is the drawing out and challenging of the process to better it for the organization by the users of the process.\u00a0 Unfortunately, this is seldom attempted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An ERP implementation is neither a trivial or short-term activity.\u00a0 Once your ERP system is implemented, the organization is in it for the long-term.\u00a0 To ensure that long-term benefit is extracted, the organization must ensure that: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staff is continuously engaged, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A culture and set of actions that encourage and promote continuous and gradual improvement <\/span>is<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0developed in all areas where improvements can be made.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using the Kaizen approach is one way you will keep reaping rewards from your ERP system, and avoid the situation when you discover that your business has changed but your ERP system has not.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before considering an ERP implementation, let\u2019s take a look at three very useful concepts that need to be factored 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