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Kaizen Institute has announced a strategic partnership with the Argon & Co, a global management consultancy that specializes in operations strategy and transformation. This collaboration aims to bring world-class retail store optimization to Australia and New Zealand, where many retailers face challenges such as fragmented processes, labor inefficiencies, and a lack of alignment between planning…

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Kaizen Institute, it is a suitable moment to reflect on how far we have come. From our humble beginnings in 1985, inspired by Masaaki Imai’s vision of introducing KAIZEN™ to the Western World, we have grown into a global leader in Continuous Improvement. Over four decades, we have…

On March 11, 2025, Shell was honored with the Masaaki Imai Distinction Award for its exemplary commitment to Continuous Improvement (CI) practices. This award, presented in recognition of Shell’s substantial contributions to operational excellence, served as the highlight of an inspiring event hosted at Shell’s Energy Transition Campus in Amsterdam. With global leaders in the…

The 6th Edition of the prestigious Global KAIZEN™ Award was celebrated with great enthusiasm at ESPM in São Paulo, Brazil. Nearly 150 esteemed guests gathered to honor organizations from around the world for their outstanding achievements in implementing KAIZEN™ principles and practices. The Global KAIZEN™ Award recognizes organizations that lead the way in applying KAIZEN™…

The KAIZEN™ Awards offer an exceptional opportunity for organizations to assess and improve their practices based on universally applicable KAIZEN™ principles. Beyond benchmarking and recognition, the real value lies in fostering international collaboration and building a global network of passionate companies dedicated to continuous improvement. In this interview, Kimmo Järvinen, Director of Operational Excellence at…

Kaizen Institute India organized an exclusive event at the prestigious Taj Krishna in Hyderabad, featuring Antonio Costa, CEO of Kaizen Institute Global. The event brought together a group of C-level executives and senior leaders to engage in insightful discussions on the future of operational excellence and the critical role Indian organizations play in driving growth…

As companies across industries navigate the complexities of sustainability, the challenges they face continue to evolve. To better understand these struggles and opportunities, Kaizen Institute conducted a series of LinkedIn polls in September 2024. The results provide a snapshot of the current state of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, as well as areas for…

Over the past year, Kaizen Institute (KI) has made significant strides in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its core operations, both on a global and local level. Our commitment to fostering a sustainable, inclusive, and ethical work environment is evident through several key projects and developments. These efforts align closely with the…

Since the KAIZEN™ Award’s inaugural launch in Portugal in 2011, the recognition initiative has rapidly expanded, with 21 additional countries now embracing the KAIZEN™ Award within their own borders. Following Portugal’s lead, Spain joined the movement in 2013, followed by Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, and…

The XIX European KAIZEN™ Congress took place on April 18 in Poland, organized for the third time in cooperation with WSB Academy. The Congress was hosted online and attended by more than 600 practitioners and enthusiasts of Continuous Improvement. It was broadcasted on the Pay Per View (PPV) platform and concurrently translated into English. The…