disadvanteges of kaizen

Even thought Kaizen costing have many advantages, the company will face several problems. The pit falls when apply Kaizen costing is resistance to change. Some companies need to bring about an immense change in their mindset and ways of functioning. This is sometimes very difficult which will create initial problem that lead to bad performance to the company itself. In addition, the company must have open style communication in order to make sure management style practice by the worker. This is because there will be some worker are unwilling to let go their work areas as they feel unsafe and do not have any knowledge as well as experience to apply the Kaizen Costing. Moreover, lack of proper procedure to implement cause the pit fall of this technique. This is because during application of Kaizen costing in the company, they need to step up proper procedure so they can see the flow, achievement of the company and get the results they are looking for. Lack of proper procedure will make them believe that the Kaizen costing is not give benefit to them as well as not the best practice. Lastly, too much suggestion may lead to confusion and time wastage. The key component of Kaizen costing is the identification of flaws in the system or areas in which a system can be improved. Kaizen costing is based on frequent small tweaks to cut costs and the managers need to micro-manage process. That will lead a total breakdown communication barrier between the managers and the employees. The managers and employees will have their own opinion regarding the way to improve the system. When there are too much suggestion it may cause of confusion and time wastage.
There are few ways regarding to proceed Kaizen costing in a company which is in management, organization and employees. Firstly, the management needs to make an approachment and a mechanism to keep the management system on track and the activation of Kaizen activities. The management of the company must select a worker