Originally developed from the management systems used in manufacturing, CI processes have evolved to adapt and serve a variety of industries. In this article, we’ll explain how companies can make the most of them by understanding their background, benefits and implementation. Show
You’ll also learn how the biggest companies have adapted to changing times by adopting these long-term approaches. Table of contents
What is a Continuous Improvement Process?We shortly explained that continuous improvement processes refer to the ongoing cycles of constant improvements a company makes to a service or product. Many companies have such processes in place, from big organizations to startups. Others either get stuck on the way or didn’t think of making this a priority. However, in order to make a meaningful difference, these continuous improvements need to be scaled and repeated. In fact, the great Aha moments are mostly marketing stories because in reality, great innovations become great only after many iterations. This is why continuous improvement plays a huge role in innovation. For example, the Macintosh was released after many years of hard work and countless improvements. The same happened with the famous Post-It notes. Years of hard work and dedication turned it into such a successful product. If we think of it, improvement is relative. How do you define and measure improvement in any situation? When and how do you decide if something actually became better? How do you track, and measure these improvements? Let’s dig deeper to see how CI processes turn improvements into tangible value for the organization.
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