Economics B A-Level
Kaizen
What Kaizen means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Kaizen
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A lean production philosophy originating in Japan that focuses on making small, incremental changes to improve efficiency and quality over time.
Topics that use Kaizen
- Efficiency and competitiveness using lean production (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Buffer stock
- Competitive advantage
- Efficiency
- Employee empowerment
- Just in time (JIT)
- Lean production
- Quality control
- Quality management
Using Kaizen in the exam
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