What is Kaizen?

Kaizen was made famous by the Toyota Manufacturing System, the system that has become the impetus to lean manufacturing as we know it today. “Kaizen” (改善) essentially means change which is good.

When applied correctly, Kaizen reduces waste while humanizing the workplace. Kaizen is for everyone in an organization—from the CEO to the front lines. By teaching each employee to see and reduce waste in their daily work, employees are able to reduce overly hard work (called “muri”) and learn to continuously improve, reducing waste in the process.

Kaas Tailored is a manufacturing facility located in Mukilteo, Washington. Our main focus is on upholstery solutions and design services. Kaas Tailored clients know we design and deliver sustainable, high-quality products. The team is committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement so that our workplace can be one of joy and learning.