ASSESSMENT OF THE SUCCESS AND FAILUR OF KAIZEN IMPLEMENTATION IN MUGHER CEMENT FACTORY IN RESPECT OF PRODUCTIVITY (Between 2015- 2017 year)

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to assess the success and failure of kaizen implementation in Mugher Cement Factory with respect to productivity. To address the issue back gro und of the study has highlighted and research questions and objective of the study was formulated emphasizing on the way of testing the level of implementation of policies, principles and tools of kaizen in the case company. Theoretical and practical significance of the study is stated in respect of kaizen roadmap and its practical applicability in more effective way. Efforts have made to review relevant literatures and hypothetical model has proposed for effective kaizen implementation. Major factors that contribute for success and failure for the kaizen implementation project has indicated. Primary data are collected using questioner from 62 teams from population of 100 kaizen team using judgment sampling method. Discussion was held with selected management team. Relevant internal and external materials have reviewed. Data gathered has analyzed using descriptive and SPSS statistics and presented using tables, pie chart, bar cart, Pareto diagram. Gap on the implementation has clearly indicated pointing on such factors as absence of kaizen strategic planning, prioritizing of implementation area, lack of management commitment, misconception of kaizen. Conclusion and recommendation has forwarded that can help for future improvement and better kaizen project implementation at cement manufacturing sector.