Table of Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I What Is Modular Kaizen? -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Modular Kaizen -- Chapter 2 Continuous versus Breakthrough Improvement -- Chapter 3 Alignment Using Top-Down and Bottom-Up Measures -- Chapter 4 The Organization as a System -- Chapter 5 Remove Disruptions to Improve Flow: Project Sequence for Modular Kaizen -- Chapter 6 The Tools of Modular Kaizen -- Chapter 7 A School of Fishbones Guides Quality Improvement -- Chapter 8 Process and Outcome Measures in Modular Kaizen -- Part II Modular Kaizen Applications -- Chapter 9 Automotive Manufacturing Application of Modular Kaizen -- Chapter 10 Meeting Effectiveness Evaluation Project -- Chapter 11 A NASA Space Coast Kaizen Model -- Appendix Personalized Case Study Worksheets: "Ready Healthcare" Example -- Index.