Ever heard of the Kaizen concept ? It is a Japanese business organization school of thought and literally have in mind " continuous improvement ' . Toyota is one of the well - known ship’s company which utilise this philosophy .
Kenyan rose agriculturalist Rift Valley Roses , has been operating with the Kaizen principles for over three eld now , under their own journeying named TUKUZA Tunaweza Kuboresha Zaidi in Swahili which translates in English to : ' we can constantly improve further ' . Through Tukuza the employees and direction are pleased with the meliorate lucrativeness , efficiency , service and safety which are the pillar of the Kaizen concept . " We believe that it helps our squad to work together and results in a sound product , " say Colorado - owners Gordon and Stuart Millar .
Rift Valley Roses is a comparatively Modern farm , established 7 yr ago . Reducing their carbon footprint is an significant finish , and with the installation of theirsolar organization , which power the whole farm , and a Biogas works , which provide preparation fuel for the Farm Canteen .
carrying out in every departmentThe Kaizen concept runs throughout the company and is put through in every section , and to help achieve within this concept each department is assess with a aspect to amend effectiveness , satisfaction and barren . squad and individuals are regularly assessed , and scored by the team leaders , with high scorers rewarded . " We have noticed that not only does the Kaizen principle benefit the company , but it is the employees who get the most out of it , with the importance of everyone enter in it as a team - " Team ambiance , check employee satisfaction , name a job more fulfilling , less wearing , and dependable in all departments which contributes to a more efficient and in effect working surround , " says Millar .
Owner Stuart Millar and Farm Manager Peterson Muchiri in the greenhouse with team leader Esther and harvester Jen .
So how is it incorporated in the business ? Every procedure from soil cultivation through to blossom grade on the bunching tables has its own squad and a team loss leader with its own ego - auditing system . This ensures consistency in caliber and efficiency to assure our customers get the best product .
Icon crop breed by United Selections .
Speaking with dataIn every department , information is being call for and continuously being analysed looking for constant improvements . " And we render to utter with data , " says Millar . We compare information from previous months and year and use it for the future years . All in all , it give to a better intersection . Our customer satisfaction is preponderating . "
Packaging field , before the blossom are being sent to Fresco Flowers in the Netherlands
Rift Valley RosesCurrently , Rift Valley Roses grows 19 commercial form and 4 semi - commercial varieties on 27 ha , which will be 30 ha by the oddment of the year . The heyday glean are sent to FloraHolland and unpacked and prepared for the auction byFresco Flowers .
For more informationRift Valley RosesStuart MillarEmail:[email protected]www.riftvalleyroses.com
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