New initiative by Bonfiglioli Consulting. The Bologna-based company, with which Octagona has established a strategic partnership, is organizing a STUDY TRIP TO JAPAN, from April 22 to 28, 2018, to experience a 360° Lean experience, thanks to a Privileged access to business establishments from the production and services sectors, with the goal of learning how Lean Management concepts are applied in Japan. Participation in also planned for training workshop with Toyota managers c/o Hirayama Training Center.
Within the study trip, the facilities of the following will be visited:
- Yamato Transport Co. Ltd to understand how to find value for the end customer even in a mature business and see an excellent example of a Lean approach applied in logistics distribution;
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- Nissan Motors Co. Ltd. to compare the TPS and Nissan Production System and see an example of Automotive manufacturing excellence in a very broad production mix;
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- Toyota Motor Corporation to visit an «Eco-Factory» and see an example of sustainability applied in the Lean and TPS approach;
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- Mitsubishi Electric Automation to visit an IOT (Internet Of Things) Factory and see an example Lean Office application;
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- Tokai Shinei Electronics Industrial Co. Ltd to appreciate the Clean Management approach as a lever for efficiency and to see an example of participative management and the application of TPS in offices;
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- OMRON Group to appreciate how productivity and disability can be distinctive values for an excellent company;
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The added value of the study trip:
- Preliminary training on lean system principles to standardize participants' knowledge;
- company visits to the manufacturing and service sectors to learn how Lean Management concepts are applied in Japan and how the "Management by Cleaning" strategy is practiced.;
- Hands-on training provided by Toyota Managers from Hirayama;
- Daily group debriefings, facilitated by a Lean Expert, to derive maximum benefit from the experience gained.;
- Direct interaction with local management systems and managers with the support of a Japanese culture expert;
- A comparison with other entrepreneurs, managers, and consultants, away from the daily grind.
Download the complete study trip program HERE.
For registration, logistical details and more information contact the organizing secretariat: [email protected]
