The Japan Kaizen Study Mission Unique experience at World-Class Lean Companies 2017
Does "The Kaizen Japan Study Tour" Work for You? While not only Europe but many regions around the world are suffering because of the severe and well-known financial and economic crisis, it is important to act for the recovery and future growth of the companies business. In Japan, after many years of sluggish expansion and natural disasters, many companies are actually increasing their competitiveness in the manufacturing field even in comparison with the low cost labor countries. TPS (Toyota Production System) led Kaizen in quality, productivity, cost and time reduction, environment friendly technologies are improving company profits and image. That is why we think that a study and training tour, visiting some process and assembly industry plants of these Japanese organizations could help western companies to get some hints and lessons to learn. Characteristics of "The Kaizen Japan Study Tour" Education and Assistance by Experts and Consultants with T and TPS Background Seminars and Kaizen Training by ex Toyota Motor Managers and Trainers Case Examples Factory visits Small-Group tour is beneficial to bestow participants to substantial Input Objectives of "The Kaizen Japan Study Tour" To Study the Background and Structure of Toyota Production System and Other Japanese Methodologies To Share, Analyze and Solve Problems Participants May Have Together To Have a Tour to The World's Best Factories that Japan is proud of To Learn about Japanese Culture and the Background of its Excellent Production Systems
Schedule 7 days Day Time Program Day 0 Day 1 Arrival at Nagoya Airport Check-in Hotel Welcome Dinner TPS Work-shop Training Session 1 Lecture & Hands-on Training by ex-toyota trainers TPS Work-shop Training Session 2 Detect waste & Kaizen method by ex-toyota trainers Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Toyota Motor Co. Plant Visit(1) Origin of TPS: Kanban, Just-In-Time, etc Toyota Techno Museum - Site Visit(2) History of Toyota and TPS Plant Visit Selection (3) Kaizen System, Employee Management Plant Visit Selection (4) Fabric Automation Plant Visit Selection (5) Case Study of SME -Successfully introduced TPS Discussion Session by Ex-Toyota consultant Q&A session on TPS Day 5 Day 6 Transfer to Kyoto Japan Culture Shopping and sightseeing in Kyoto Areas Farewell Dinner Departure from Osaka International Airport
Day 1 Workshop Training TPS DOJO Hirayama Training Center The Hirayama Training center originally started from giving basic TPS operation training to employees assigned to work at Toyota Motors or group companies, and have been making remarkable output. Activities of the training center evolved and currently the main purpose lies in spreading TPS Kaizen method domestically and globally, supporting educational and training programs. Until present, more than 5,700 participants from 30 countries have attended to our DOJO. <Instructors> Mr. T. Mori Mr. S. Minegishi Mr. M. Fujii Mr. T. Ishigaki In this course, participants will: 1) acquire the ability as managers & supervisors to execute Kaizen by themselves 2) acquire TPS fundamental knowledge 3) apply Genchi (at site), Genbutsu (with a product) principle to detect MUDA (waste), MURA (irregularity) and MURI (overburden) 4) experience and master Kaizen technique by motion analysis.
Day 2 Plant Visit Toyota Motor Co. TOYOTA Motor Corporation Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan s #1 carmaker creates cars, pickups, minivans, and SUVs which include such models as Camry, Corolla, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Sienna, the luxury Lexus line, the Scion brand, and the hybrid brand. Toyota sells its vehicles in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide. Toyota s primary markets for its automobiles are Japan, North America. Europe and Asia. Toyota also makes forklifts and manufactured housing, and offers consumer financial services. They have a driving ambition to become greener. The company makes a hybrid-powered(gas& electric) sedan-the Prius -that is being snapped up in US and European markets. The company recorded revenues of $252 billion during the fiscal year of 2015, a increase of 10.6% over 2014, and Net profit $20.1 Billion, a increase of 19.2% over previous year, selling 10.1 million vehicles sold in the world. TOYOTA Production System A production system which is steeped in the philosophy of "the complete elimination of all waste" imbuing all aspects of production in pursuit of the most efficient methods. Date of Establishment: August, 1937 Number of Employees: 348,877(2016.3) Expected World Production in 2017: 10.36million 1% more than results expectation in 2016 Products: Automobile, Housing, Finance/Banking, etc Web URL: http://www.toyota.co.jp
The Kaizen Japan Study Tour City Information - NAGOYA Touring Spots: Nagoya Station Area (business area with modern buildings), Nagoya Castle Area (government and public offices ), Sakae Area (Shopping, fashion and night life), Shirakabe Area (historical architectures and cityscape) Food: Nagoya is famous for its miso sauce cuisine and tebasaki; fried chicken wingtips. Famous plates are kishimen noodle, miso-katsu cutlet, Miso-katsu cutlet City Information - KYOTO Tebasaki Touring Spots: The all over the city is a touristic spot with dozens of temples and historical sites. Here are some of them: Kyoto Tower, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Gion Town, Tetsugaku no michi street. Food: Kyoto has its own culinary culture. Located far from the ocean, it used to be difficult to get fresh seafood. That's why in the Kyo-ryori (Kyoto cousin) they use dry food, vegetables and soy bean products. To savor and enjoy these ingredients, various cooking methods and techniques were invented. It became the height of sophistication, creating delicious dishes that show the seasonal beauty of nature on a plate almost like an art work.
The Kaizen Japan Study Tour Study Tour Details Tour schedule of 2017 Period 7 days, 6 nights 1Apr.16 th (Sun) Apr.22 nd (Sat) 2Jun.25 th (Sun) Jul.1 st (Sat) 3Nov.26 th (Sun)-Dec.2 nd (Sat) Participation Fee : Please contact us for the fee (The tour cost will vary depending upon the type of tour) The fee includes : Hotel accommodations (6 nights with Breakfast) 6Lunches, Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner 1day TPS workshop training by ex-toyota trainers 5 factory s visits escorted by Hirayama Staff Transportation during the tour, including factory visits and sightseeing Educational materials and text books Interpreter s fee during the training program and factory visits Half day sightseeing in Kyoto The fee excludes : Travel to / from Japan (Airfare) Transportation to and from the airport in Japan Travel insurance Incidentals (telephone calls, additional drinks, laundry, etc.)
The Kaizen Japan Study Tour ORGANIZATION HIRAYA Consulting 1-8-40 Konan, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-0075 Japan TEL:+81-3-5783-3571 FAX:+81-3-5783-3572 www.genbakaizen.com Study Tour General Manager Noboru Takeuchi Mobile: +81-80-5688-7950 noboru-takeuchi2@hirayamastaff.co.jp Study Tour Manager Miyuky Honda Mobile: +81-80-5688-7819 Miyuky-honda@hirayamastaff.co.jp