Chapter 3: Q14-5PE (page 373)
The Japanese philosophy focuses on continuous improvement.
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Kaizen is a Japanese phrase that means "progress for the good" as well as "constant enhancement."
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Chapter 3: Q14-5PE (page 373)
The Japanese philosophy focuses on continuous improvement.
Kaizen is a Japanese phrase that means "progress for the good" as well as "constant enhancement."
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