Lean Factory Japan Study Tour 2018: the new initiative of Bonfiglioli Consulting

New initiative by Bonfiglioli Consulting. The Bologna-based company, with which Octagona has established a strategic partnership, is organizing a STUDY TRIP TO JAPAN, April 22-28, 2018, to enjoy a 360-degree Lean experience, thanks to a Privileged access to business establishments of the manufacturing and service industries, and with the goal of learning how Lean Management concepts are applied in Japan. Participations are also planned in training workshop with Toyota managers c/o Hirayama Training Center.

As part of the study tour, the factories of:

• 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 ’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 of efficiency and see an example of participatory management and 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 realities in the manufacturing and service industries to learn how Lean Management concepts are applied in Japan and how the management strategy of Management by Cleaning is practiced;
• Hands-on training provided by Toyota Managers from Hirayama;
• daily group debriefings, by a Lean Expert, to derive as much benefit as possible from the experience gained;
• Direct interaction with local management systems and managers with the support of a Japanese culture expert;
• confrontation with other entrepreneurs, managers, and consultants away from the daily grind.

Download the full program of the study trip HERE.

For registration, logistical details and more information contact the organizing secretariat: [email protected]