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JAPAN LEAN TOUR - OCTOBER 2008
 
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JAPAN LEAN TOUR

Tokyo, Japan 10/20/08 through 10/24/08
   

MAXIMIZE YOUR LEAN MANUFACTURING SUCCESS!

JMAC's Consulting work is present in the main Lean systems and methodologies,  as it was JMAC who created "KAIZEN" and assisted Japan's leading companies in developing and implementing their Lean practices in manufacturing and R&D. JMAC's Japan Lean Tour 2008 visits plants with the most authentic Lean, TPM, and R&D Lean departments and offers TPS training at one of the Toyota Group's plants in Kakamigahara City.

The Japan Lean Tour presents participants the unique opportunity to learn and experience firsthand how Japan's Lean systems and methodologies work.

Objectives of the Tour

1. To learn and observe firsthand Japan's leading Lean methodologies including The Toyota Production System (TPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Knowledge Innovation (KI)

2. To find Lean solutions to improve your own company during workshop sessions.

3. To exchange the Lean experiences among the tour members from different industries.

Highlights of the Tour

• TPS training at one of Toyota's group companies followed by a tour of Toyota plants and the Toyota Museum.

• Tours of latest TPM and Lean in R&D outside of auto industry.

• Visit to JMAC headquarters to learn how JMAC has been supporting Toyota in developing TPS and Lean, and to learn the latest Lean trends in Japan.

Tour Schedule

10/18 (Sat) or 10/19 (Sun): Arrive in Japan (Tokyo).

10/20 (Mon): Visit JMAC for the Tour kick-off and “Latest Lean trends in Japan” seminar (Tokyo).

10/21 (Tue): TPS Training at "Gifu Auto Body Industry Co., Ltd."

10/22 (Wed): Tour of Toyota Plants and Toyota Museum in Nagoya.

10/23 (Thu): Tour of TPM Plant

10/24 (Fri): Tour of Lean in R&D (KI) plant & wrap up at JMAC headquarters.

Who should attend?

Top and senior management, division managers, plant managers and engineers of any type of industry, R&D, Sales and Marketing directors and managers interested in learning the latest Lean practices in manufacturing. R&D and in observing first how the Toyota Production System works.

Registration & Cost

• Registration is due on 10/3/08.  (Limited space: only 15 people) On a first-come, first serve basis.

• $5,420 USD/person (Includes lodging, transportation, and meals in Japan, but excluding air fare to/from Japan)

• Payment is due on October 3. Payment methods: check of credit card (Visa & Master card only)

Cancellation Policy

• Between 1 and 2 weeks prior to the departure date: 60% is refundable.

• Less than 1 week prior to the departure date : 20% is refundable.

Registration/RSVP:

By Phone: Call Satoko @ 1-847-228-5555
By e-mail: LeanTour@jmac-america.com
By FAX to 1-847-228-5305: Registration Form


Print the Tour Flier (English)

 

TPS
Toyota Production System (Developed with Toyota Motor Corporation): The world's foremost system for optimizing the production line performance.

JIT
Just in Time: The concept of delivering materials and supplies just before they are needed, not sooner - to minimize inventory.

TPM
Total Productive Maintenance: The world's foremost system for optimizing machine performance.

SMED
Single Minute Exchange of Die: A methodology for reducing the time necessary for product / tooling changes.

5S
A methodology for improving the appearance and organization of work spaces.

VRP
Variety Reduction Program:
Seeks to lower cost by "commonizing" the parts and materials used in your facility.

LEAN OFFICE
The scientific application of lean production methods to the white collar / office environment.

KI
A scientific approach for aligning developmental activity with business demand. It results in reduced new product lead time and improves QCD target achievement.