RESEARCH ON KAIZEN IMPLEMENTATION IN INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES

This article examines the opportunities of Kaizen implementation in the Lithuanian industry-based enterprises. The conducted analysis of Kaizen literature has generated key success factors for Kaizen implementation. The industry in Lithuania is reviewed and its relationship with the key success factors is analyzed. The conducted survey-questionnaire characterizes the empirical research base for this study. The paper presents the results of the surveyed companies related to key success factors on which companies should be focused and which are the most important for successful Kaizen implementation. Based on the results of the research a model for successful Kaizen implementation in industrial companies is prepared and provided, as well as conclusions and recommendations.