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    Descriptive analysis of the existing KAI-ZEN system in textile companies
    (UMT, Lahore, 2020) AYESHA SHAHID, USMAN UL HAQ and TAYYABA KALEEM
    Kai-zen is a word from Japan which means “continuous improvement “or “Changing for better”. It is used for improving operations and employee behavior on continuous basis that will help industry to grow faster. As in Pakistan, Industries are trying to apply kai-zen which needs awareness among employees and workers. The purpose of this paper is to study the current status of kai-zen implementation, challenges, and sustainability towards implementation of kai-zen. In addition to this, the study focused on identifying the factors affecting, analyzing the achievements, challenges and opportunities of kai-zen implementation. The selected sample was voluntary sampling method; primary data was collected from survey questionnaire; interviews were conducted from higher hierarchy and self – observation technique. Secondary data was collected from different published and unpublished documents. The respondent from different department of the factories have been involved for the questionnaires whereas interview was made with kai-zen steering committees and observation is done by the help of kai-zen promotion officers and the researcher has made deep industrial visit. So, in order to sustain kai-zen implementation, carrying out continuous process practice is necessary for management personals and workers. Therefore, the sustainability of kai-zen implementation needs continuous follow up process which includes strategical planning, performance measurement, and knowledge and change management.