It’s truly inspiring to witness the active participation of our employees in the PIME 4.0 kaizen suggestion scheme. Their engagement reflects how deeply the culture of continuous improvement is taking root across the organization. The steady increase in submitted suggestions continually challenges us—not only in terms of managing them effectively, but also in ensuring we allocate the necessary resources for their implementation.
Designing a recognition system for implemented ideas has been a particularly rewarding aspect. This system, which tracks the maturity of the EPS, plays a vital role in sustaining motivation, allowing everyone to clearly see the tangible benefits of their contributions. We’ve seen how employees are now integrating the generation of improvement ideas into their daily routines, with the added satisfaction of seeing these ideas put into practice in their own work environments. This sense of ownership brings great pride—both in the value they add and in knowing their voices are heard and their input leads to real change.
Since the program’s inception, our Continuous Improvement Team has grown and evolved significantly, and Shinka Management’s guidance has been instrumental in this journey. We are confident that we’re on the right path and must continue progressing—strengthening our culture of continuous improvement through the development of every person who is part of Escorial.
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Case Study: Lean Transformation at Escorial