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The Japan Management
Association Group
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oldest and most respected industrial and service process improvement entity in Japan. JMAC America, JMAC Japan, JMAC France, JMAC China, JMAC Scandinavia, JMAC Italy, JMAC Australia and JMAC Korea are taking the improvement methods developed in Japan to other areas of the world.
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PRODUCTION / MANUFACTURING

There is now considerable demand for innovation in the production and  manufacturing of goods.  It is critical to build production technology, manufacturing technology, production management technology and plant management technology that correspond to this environment.

With the objective of creating a structure that provides for unlimited profitability in the production system in response to the requirements of the market, we provide technical support with an emphasis on Q, C and D. 

For Q, we provide the technology to direct management, driven by the quality of goods and services. 

For C, we implement comprehensive cost reduction activities as quickly as possible and provide technology that is aimed at achieving much larger results and continuity. 

For D, we develop and support a production system that offers speed and low-to-no stock production, and that emphasizes cash flow.

  Manufacturing / Production Strategy
  Production Innovation / Production Operation Improvement
  Reorganization of Production Base
  Cost Competitive Improvement
  Quality Management System (QMS)
  Environmental Management System (EMS)
  Comprehensive Quality Improvement
  TPM
  Production Risk Management
  Support in Setting Standard Operation Time
  MOST / MTM Technique Training
  ISO Management
  Shutdown Management
  Innovation in Facility Quality

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.