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Kaizen Institute
United States
Optimizing Operations, Achieving Sustainable Change, and Driving Continuous Improvement
We help organizations across the US change for the better through a structured and holistic approach that combines continuous improvement consulting, agile, digital, and Lean tools. Through hands-on consulting and training, we empower businesses of all sizes and sectors to implement sustainable improvements.
By guiding our clients on their KAIZEN™ journey, we help unlock their full potential and drive lasting transformation. Discover how we can help transform your organization.
Featured Events
KAIZEN™ Awards
North America 2026
Is your organization driving real, measurable continuous improvement? Submit your project to the North America KAIZEN™ Awards and gain the opportunity to be recognized as a benchmark across the US and Canada. Open to organizations from all sectors that are turning improvement into lasting impact.
Applications open!
Deadline May 22, 2026
How Mallard Creek Polymers Exceeded
Its Productivity Target by 16%
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mallard Creek Polymers is a specialty chemicals manufacturer serving multiple industrial segments. This video case study shows how its main manufacturing facility partnered with Kaizen Institute to standardize changeovers and improve productivity. By aligning operators, engineers, and leadership around structured improvement practices, the site reduced variability, increased consistency, and achieved measurable performance gains.
Exclusive Video Case Study
Available Now!
Culture of Impact Series: Leadership, Digital, and the New Performance Paradigm
This is the first episode of our Culture of Impact Series, which brings together four leaders from Bank of America, Mærsk, Future Pipe, and TK Elevator to talk about what actually moves the needle: data that drives decisions, execution that sticks, and leadership that holds performance in place under pressure.
Free Webinar
June 2nd | 11 AM EDT
KAIZEN™ Podcast | Operational Excellence in Oil & Gas with Mark Conacher
In this episode, Mark Conacher, Former Director of In Situ and Sustaining Development at Suncor Energy, one of Canada’s largest oil & gas companies, shares how a breakdown between two engineering teams on a major capital program led him to Kaizen, and how that cut the timeline from four and a half years to under two. A candid conversation with Dan Chartier, Managing Director at Kaizen Institute Canada.
Free Podcast
Available June 18, 2026
What’s Happening in the US
U.S. M&A activity expected to grow further in 2026
Global M&A activity increased by around 40% in 2025, and investment banks expect this trend to continue into 2026. Improving financing conditions, stabilizing valuations, and renewed strategic confidence are creating a more supportive environment for transactions — but completing a deal is only the beginning. Companies that treat post-merger integration as an operational transformation will be better placed to unlock its full value.
Supermarket trends in the United States 2026
The U.S. grocery market is being reshaped by value-driven consumers, the rise of private labels as power brands, and the rapid adoption of AI and automation across retail operations. Supermarkets that embrace continuous improvement — from supply chain efficiency to in-store experience — will be better positioned to compete in an increasingly demanding and competitive landscape.
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Our People
Dan Chartier
Managing Director & Partner
Phoenix, Arizona
José Pires
Senior Partner
New York, NY
Jack Morrissette
Senior Project Leader
Denver, Colorado
Victor Rodriguez
Director of Operations
New York, NY
Be part of the KAIZEN™ team
With fresh challenges every week, working at Kaizen Institute will be a learning, inspiring journey. You will get the chance to work side-by-side with expert consultants and world-class client companies. If you are a curious problem-solver eager for a hands-on challenge, Kaizen Institute is your match.
Our Locations
Arizona
20 E Thomas Road Suite 2200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Tel: (+1) 888 464 3622
USA
New York
136 Madison Avenue 5th & 6th Floors
NY 10016 New York
Tel: (+1) 888 464 3622
USA
Kaizen Institute Worldwide
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Kaizen Institute USA
Suite 312, 14500 N Northsight Blvd
Scottsdale AZ 85260
USA
Tel:+1 888 464 3622
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