Tour Benefits
Factory Visits to Top-Tier Japanese Plants
Mission:
To provide real-world exposure to Japan’s world-class manufacturing practices and operational excellence.
Description:
One of the key highlights of our tours is the exclusive access we provide to some of Japan’s most renowned manufacturing plants. These visits allow participants to see Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles in action, applied to real production environments. Japan is known for its efficiency, attention to detail, and continuous improvement culture, and through these visits, you will witness firsthand how they’ve become global leaders in manufacturing.
- Plant Types: You will visit a range of facilities, from automotive giants and electronics manufacturers to precision machinery producers and food processing plants, showcasing a variety of Lean and Kaizen applications in different industries.
- Learning Opportunities: Observing efficient workflows, automation, quality control processes, and employee engagement in continuous improvement efforts. Learn about value stream mapping, waste reduction, standard work practices, and just-in-time production.
- Interactive Insights: During the visits, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with plant managers and engineers, gaining deep insights into how they solve real-world challenges.
Benefits:
- Gain a deeper understanding of Lean and Kaizen methodologies.
- See operational efficiency and continuous improvement in action.
- Take away valuable lessons for your own business’s process optimization.
Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma Training
Mission:
To equip participants with a thorough understanding of Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles, empowering them to implement these methodologies to improve their own business operations.
Description:
Our expert-led training sessions are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma. This training covers everything from the basic principles to advanced applications of these methodologies in real business environments.
- Lean: Learn how to eliminate waste, improve process flow, and increase value by understanding the five Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection. You will gain a clear understanding of key Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and value stream mapping.
- Kaizen: Understand the philosophy of continuous improvement and how small, incremental changes can lead to significant long-term benefits. We’ll teach you how Kaizen can be embedded into your company culture for ongoing process refinement.
- Six Sigma: Dive into Six Sigma’s structured approach to problem-solving. Learn how to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes to minimize defects and achieve process excellence. You’ll explore tools such as DMAIC, process mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical process control (SPC).
Benefits:
- Acquire actionable skills to implement Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies in your organization.
- Understand the systematic approaches that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Learn practical tools to identify and solve inefficiencies in your own processes.
Problem-Solving Workshops and Hands-On Training
Mission:
To foster a hands-on, practical learning environment where participants can apply Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools to solve actual business problems.
Description:
Our Problem-Solving Workshops are a crucial part of the learning experience. These workshops provide participants with the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in real-time, tackling actual business challenges and refining their problem-solving skills.
- Real-World Scenarios: Participants bring their own business problems to the workshop, where they’ll work in small groups to analyze and find solutions using the Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Facilitated by Experts: Our experts guide you through the process of identifying root causes, brainstorming solutions, mapping workflows, and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to develop actionable strategies.
- Hands-On Tools: Engage with tools like Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, Process Mapping, and more to understand the impact of different variables on business processes.
- Collaboration: Participants will collaborate with peers from different industries, sharing ideas and learning new approaches to solving similar challenges.
Benefits:
- Immediate application of Lean and Six Sigma concepts to your own business problems.
- Gain confidence in using problem-solving tools to address inefficiencies in your processes.
- Collaborate with experts and peers to find creative solutions to your challenges.
Post-Tour Zoom Sessions
Mission:
To ensure continued learning and knowledge transfer after the tour, supporting participants as they apply what they’ve learned to their own teams and organizations.
Description:
To help participants sustain their learning journey, we offer Zoom follow-up sessions after the tour. These sessions allow you to connect with your peers, ask additional questions, and receive ongoing guidance as you begin implementing Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles in your business environment.
- For 9-Day Tours: You’ll receive three days of post-tour Zoom sessions, designed to discuss what you’ve learned and how to apply it to your organization. You’ll have the chance to share your progress, challenges, and learnings with the group and our expert trainers.
- For 12-Day Tours: You’ll receive five days of Zoom sessions, offering even more time for discussions and problem-solving. These sessions are particularly valuable as you begin implementing what you’ve learned, providing the opportunity for in-depth discussions on the challenges you face and further coaching on how to overcome them.
Benefits:
- Ongoing support to help you implement Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma in your organization.
- The opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from the experiences of other participants.
- Personalized advice on overcoming any challenges faced during the application of new methodologies.
Weekly Lean Talk Discussions
Mission:
To create a continuous learning community where participants can regularly engage with experts and peers to refine their Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma knowledge and tackle real-world business issues.
Description:
Our Weekly Lean Talk Discussions are an exclusive feature for all participants. These sessions are designed to help participants stay engaged and continuously refine their Lean and Kaizen skills after their tour. These discussions are open to all past participants and offer a platform for discussing business challenges, sharing strategies, and getting advice from Lean and Kaizen experts.
- Discussion Topics: Each week, we cover different topics related to Lean and Six Sigma, such as process optimization, waste reduction, continuous improvement strategies, and the latest industry trends. Participants can also bring their own business issues to the table for discussion.
- Peer Learning: These sessions foster a community of like-minded professionals who share a commitment to operational excellence. By discussing real-life challenges, participants can gain fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to their own business issues.
- Expert Guidance: Each session is led by an expert who will provide insights, guidance, and proven strategies for overcoming common Lean and Six Sigma challenges.
Benefits:
- Keep learning and growing with continuous access to expert guidance.
- Participate in a supportive community of professionals who share similar goals.
- Stay accountable and motivated as you implement Lean and Kaizen practices in your organization.
