japan tour example - lean production · 2019-06-06 · takt time, jidoka, standardized work,...
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Executive Japan Lean Learning Tour
Experience Lean Thinking at its Roots and at its FinestThis is your opportunity to not just see lean at its roots, but experience it hands
on with pioneers like Jim Womack and Mark Reich as your coaches and guides.
Our host gemba will be Toyota Motor Kyushu’s (TMK) Lexus Assembly Plant,
awarded the JD Power Platinum Plant Quality Award. Womack and Reich will be
joined by the plant leadership to help you understand the role of management in
a lean enterprise and grasp lean’s technical and social key concepts. Following
two days at TMK, we will move to Toyota City via bullet train to learn how lean
production extends through Toyota’s supply chain.
“My big takeaway was the immense respect for everything. I went there expecting a masterclass in manufacturing, and I came back with lessons of life. Humbled! And amazed!”- AV Somani, Chairman of Everest Industries Ltd
Jim WomackFounder and Senior Advisor, Lean Enterprise Institute
Mark ReichSenior Lean Coach, Lean Enterprise Institute
Your Tour Guides and Coaches
Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, Japan
Fee: $11,900 per personHold your seat with a $1,000 deposit**
What’s Included*
• Hotel• All meals• Transportation during tour• One day of sightseeing
Interested? Email us at [email protected] with the following information:
• Company name • Your title and responsibilties• What you would like to learn
Executive Japan Lean Learning Tour
There are a very limited number of seats available for this tour and demand is high, reserve your spot today!
*Airfare and transportation to and from airport not included. **Deposits are nonrefundable.
Agenda Overview
To maximize the value of your participation, part
of the learning experience will take place both
before and after Japan. In the weeks leading
up to the tour, you will have exclusive access
to online webinars with Jim Womack and Mark
Reich, preparing you for the trip, teaching you new
concepts, and answering your questions.
This is not just a tour. This is a learning experience
where you will enjoy Japanese culture and food,
be challenged, make unique friendships, and most
importantly, learn.
Day 1 Welcome and Orientation• Meet your coaches and review the details
of your learning journey• Get some rest, you’ll need it
Day 2 Gemba Walk at Toyota Motor Kyushu (TMK), Lexus Plant and Lean Simulation
• Grasp the leadership behaviors that enable a lean enterprise
• Learn how a car is made from stamping to assembly
• Understand crucial concepts like flow, pull, takt time, jidoka, standardized work, kaizen, and visual management
• Learn the technical and social fundamentals of a lean production and management system
Day 3 Deep Dive into Assembly & Problem Solving• Learn about jishuken, Toyota’s method of
capability development through problem solving and karakuri, kaizen through simple engineering
• Understand standardized work by observing an assembly line
• Transfer to Nagoya
Day 4 Gemba Walk at Two Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Supplier in Toyota City and Non-Auto Company
• See first-hand how lean extends beyond the assembly plant and into the supply chain
• See distinct end-to-end production system from scheduling to shipping
Day 5 Gemba Walk at TMC Supplier and Reflection• Continue studying the highest level lean
production system at a third supplier• Reflect on learning and identify the actions
and behaviors you will bring back to your organization
Day 6 Sightseeing in Kyoto• After 5 days of intensive learning
you will experience Japanese culture and picturesque views
Day 7 Return Home