Japan TWI & Lean Study Tour | April 11-18, 2027 | Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka

Description

Japan TWI & Lean Study Tour

This learning experience itinerary was planned in collaboration between the TWI Institute and our Japanese partner, Makoto Investments. Tour includes targeted learning at four exceptional companies:

• • KATO Industry – JIT Shipping & Mistake-Proofing: This company includes multiple types of businesses in which there is high employee involvement in continuous improvement activities, quality and safety control related initiatives. The combination of Standard Work, employee involvement, visual management, logistics control and continuous improvement provides a practical example of how TPS can become part of the company culture.
  • NISSIN Kogyo Co., Ltd – IoT & Visual Management: This company performs precision resin molding, assembling and welding.  Of interest is the motorized injection molding machines which achieve the precision molding requested by their customers.
  • OMRON Kyoto Taiyo – Kaizen for All Abilities: Omron manufactures products including sockets, sensors, and healthcare products such as blood pressure monitors and thermometers. Their goal is to become a company where people with disabilities can work and contribute to society.
  • HILLTOP (Aluminum Prototyping) –  A tour of this company will highlight a new way of working for the future —where human knowledge is captured digitally, routine work is automated, and people are freed up to focus on creative and higher-value activities. HILLTOP is a study in AI, Office Kaizen, and Lean.

Other items to consider:

• • Cultural Experiences Visit the cities of Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka with a full day of sightseeing to Kyoto’s temples and historic districts, an optional day of Nara sightseeing, and group dinners that deepen relationships and learning.
  • Travel Time:  Your flight to Japan should depart on April 10th to arrive in Japan on April 11th. Your return flight should be scheduled for April 18th. The tour will begin in Nagoya, Japan on April 11th.

  Cost and Fees: The price includes:

• All transportation to and from various destinations while in Japan
• 7 nights of hotel stays
• 2 group dinners
• Does NOT include airfare or incidental expenses