Hoshin Kanri

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Across
  1. 1. The continuous cycle used in Hoshin Kanri to check and improve performance.
  2. 5. The process of translating strategic goals into specific departmental actions.
  3. 7. The Japanese term for “direction” or “compass needle” — central to Hoshin Kanri.
  4. 8. The visual tool used to align objectives across levels of an organization.
  5. 10. The strategic document or “matrix” showing alignment between goals and means.
Down
  1. 2. The short-term (typically one-year) objectives derived from long-term vision.
  2. 3. Another term for “management by objectives” often associated with Hoshin Kanri.
  3. 4. A key step where strategies are reviewed and adjusted — “Check” in PDCA.
  4. 6. The main purpose of Hoshin Kanri — to ensure ____ across all levels.
  5. 9. The Japanese word meaning “control” or “management” in Hoshin Kanri.