Hoshin Kanri: A systematic approach to breakthrough improvement

Graham R. Wood; Kersi F. Munshi

doi:10.1080/09544129100000026

Hoshin Kanri: A systematic approach to breakthrough improvement

Graham R. Wood, Kersi F. Munshi

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A critical ingredient in modern Japanese management is 'Hoshin Kanri' or 'target and means control'. This paper describes the Hoshin Kanri cycle and how it is managed within an organization. Underlying principles are crystallized and two graphics used to sum up the key ideas.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	213-226
Number of pages	14
Journal	Total Quality Management
Volume	2
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09544129100000026
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1991

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