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A unified CI system delivered 20% higher productivity and 53% less waste in meat production
A century of heritage, powered by continuous improvement
For more than a hundred years, this company has competed in the global meat industry through a fully integrated, farm-to-fork value chain, from animal feed and livestock to every stage of fresh and processed meat production. With over 250 employees and a portfolio spanning branded products and private label, the company is a recognized industry reference.
One system, one view of performance
After a century of sustained growth, the company set a clear ambition: a unified continuous improvement system across every line and sector, and a single connected view of performance.
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Improvement owned by the teams
Working in partnership with the Kaizen Institute, the company integrated line design, Daily KAIZEN™, Kobetsu KAIZEN™, SMED, standard work, and digital kamishibai audits into its operating system. This wasn’t just a toolbox rollout—it marked a deeper shift toward ownership, where continuous improvement moved from a management-driven initiative to a daily practice owned by teams on the shop floor.
Measurable and cultural results
The impact was both quantitative and cultural:
- Productivity rose by 20% across the unit, with selected sections achieving gains of over 20%.
- Waste dropped by 53%, exceeding the original target.
- Daily improvement meetings now run autonomously across every level of leadership.
A century of heritage, now powered by a culture of continuous improvement.
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