Impact of Kaizen Events on Process Efficiency in Electronics Manufacturing Services
Tikka, Nikita (2025)
Tikka, Nikita
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052616474
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052616474
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This thesis focuses on the Impact of Kaizen Events on Process Efficiency in Electronics Manufacturing Services. More precisely how it impacts on efficiency, product quality, and employee engagement in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. The case company for this study is GPV Finland Oy. Kaizen is a Lean improvement method built on small, continuous changes, and this work explores how it can be used to solve real issues in factory environments.
The research was done using a mixed-methods approach. It combines real production data from the company’s internal system with feedback collected from employees who took part in Kaizen activities. The main data points looked at include cycle time, first pass yield (FPY), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Employee experiences were collected using a written survey. All data is presented in a way that protects company confidentiality, using percentages and anonymous examples.
The results show that Kaizen had a clear positive effect. There were improvements in key metrics, fewer errors, and cost savings. The study also found that employee involvement played an important role in getting the best results. When workers were part of the planning and problem-solving, motivation and results improved.
This thesis shows how Kaizen can be used as a practical tool in EMS companies. It highlights the importance of structured planning, teamwork, and regular follow-up. The findings offer useful ideas for other EMS companies looking to improve their processes with Lean and continuous improvement methods.
The research was done using a mixed-methods approach. It combines real production data from the company’s internal system with feedback collected from employees who took part in Kaizen activities. The main data points looked at include cycle time, first pass yield (FPY), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Employee experiences were collected using a written survey. All data is presented in a way that protects company confidentiality, using percentages and anonymous examples.
The results show that Kaizen had a clear positive effect. There were improvements in key metrics, fewer errors, and cost savings. The study also found that employee involvement played an important role in getting the best results. When workers were part of the planning and problem-solving, motivation and results improved.
This thesis shows how Kaizen can be used as a practical tool in EMS companies. It highlights the importance of structured planning, teamwork, and regular follow-up. The findings offer useful ideas for other EMS companies looking to improve their processes with Lean and continuous improvement methods.