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Kaizen – The Full Story (History + Business Implementation + Growth Strategy) Meaning of KaizenKaizen (改善) is a Japanese word:Kai (改) = ChangeZen (善) = GoodSo Kaizen means “Continuous Improvement” — small, consistent improvements over time. Historical Background of Kaizen1️⃣ After World War II (1945 – Japan in Ruins)After WWII, Japan’s economy was destroyed. Factories were bombed, industries collapsed, and resources were limited.During this time, American experts like:W. Edwards DemingJoseph M. Juranwere invited to Japan to teach quality control and statistical management.They taught Japanese companies:Reduce defectsImprove qualityUse dataFocus on long-term systemsJapanese companies didn’t just copy — they improved the