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The Japan Kaizen Study Mission

Unique experience at

World-Class Lean Companies

2017

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

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Education and Assistance by Experts and Consultants with TPM 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"

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.

Does "The Kaizen Japan Study Tour" Work for You?

Characteristics of "The Kaizen Japan Study Tour"

Schedule 7 days

Day Time Program

Day 0 PM

Arrival at Nagoya Airport Check-in Hotel Welcome Dinner

Day 1

AM TPS Work-shop Training Session ① Lecture & Hands-on Training by ex-Toyota trainers

PM TPS Work-shop Training Session ② Detect waste & Kaizen method by ex-Toyota trainers

Day 2

AM Toyota Motor Co. – Plant Visit(1) Origin of TPS: Kanban, Just-In-Time, etc

PM Toyota Techno Museum - Site Visit(2) History of Toyota and TPS

Day 3

AM Plant Visit Selection (3) Kaizen System, Employee Management

PM Plant Visit Selection (4) Fabric Automation

Day 4

AM Plant Visit Selection (5) Case Study of SME -Successfully introduced TPS

PM Discussion Session by Ex-Toyota consultant Q&A session on TPS

Day 5

AM Transfer to Kyoto

PM

Japan Culture Shopping and sightseeing in Kyoto Areas Farewell Dinner

Day 6 AM

Departure from Osaka International Airport


Day 1 – Workshop Training

TPS DOJO – Hirayama Training Center

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.


Mr. S. Minegishi Mr. M. Fujii Mr. T. Ishigaki

<Instructors>

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.

Mr. T. Mori


Day 2 – Plant Visit Toyota Motor Co.

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.

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.

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

http://www.toyota.co.jp/

The Kaizen Japan Study Tour


City Information - KYOTO

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,

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.

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.

City Information - NAGOYA

Miso-katsu cutlet Tebasaki



Tour schedule of 2017 Period – 7 days , 6 nights

①Apr.16th (Sun)–Apr.22nd (Sat)

②Jun.25th (Sun)–Jul.1st (Sat)

③Nov.26th (Sun)-Dec.2nd (Sat)

Study Tour Details

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.)



ORGANIZATION

HIRAYAMA Consulting 1-8-40 Konan, Minato-ku

Tokyo 108-0075 Japan

TEL:+81-3-5783-3571

FAX:+81-3-5783-3572

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Study Tour General Manager

Noboru Takeuchi

Mobile: +81-80-5688-7950

[email protected]

Study Tour Manager

Miyuky Honda

Mobile: +81-80-5688-7819

[email protected]

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