KAIZEN KAIKAKU TOURS - Lean Benchmarking Best Practice!
Kaizen Kaikaku Tours are an integral part of the services offered by the Kaizen Institute worldwide. Join participants from around the world on a remarkable tour and experience several world class local based companies in Japan. Our Kaizen Kaikaku Tour partners are successful companies, often honored with awards in their respective sectors. This tour affords a "behind the scenes" view into the production and service segments of our Tour partner's facilities, providing a look at current Kaizen trends in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
The latest developments of the Kaizen Management System model will be shared and participants will learn:
- Flow Management
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Service Management
- Change Management
- Kaizen Foundation Philosophy
- and more tools for improvements in your organization!
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Japan Kaizen Kaikaku Tour Partners
All of our Japan Kaizen Kaikaku Tour partners have chosen to implement a Kaizen Strategy. The site visits and discussions will allow participants to experience Kaizen improvements and results achieved in the 'gemba', where the real value is added.
After a short introduction from the host site, experience the practical side of Kaizen – live and in person! Enjoy the chance to network with fellow tour participants, share experiences, and visit with Kaizen experts on the tour bus and at the joint dinners. The program is designed to open your eyes, broaden your minds, and deepen perspectives about lean practices.
Supported by our expert team of consultants and tour coordinators located in Tokyo, our Japan Kaizen Kaikaku Tours are professional, profound and cost effective.
**Private Tours available - we will customize a tour to meet any sector and operational needs. Contact us now for a quote **
Upcoming Tour Schedule
- September 15-21, 2013
- Additional dates available for custom tours!
Request Tour Brochure
Tel.: +41 41 725 42 8
Fax: +41 41 725 42 89
E-mail: kaizentours [at] kaizen.com
Are you an alumnus of Kaizen's Lean Tours?
If you've already taken a Lean Kaikaku Tour with the Kaizen Institute, we have a Facebook group just for people like you! Simply click here and send a message to our tours Facebook page, letting us know that you have been on a tour with us before. Our webmaster account, Lean Kaizen, will add you as a Facebook friend and once you accept, you can be added to our alumni-only group.
In this group, we share photos not available to the general public, and talk about our experiences with past tours. What are you waiting for? Come and join us!
Testimonials
Here's what past participants have to say about the Japan Kaikaku Experience:
"The power of Kaizen is all about unleashing people's motivation and creativity." - Gerard Poolman, Senior Manager, Process Excellence, APM Terminals
"'It is simple when you see it, impossible to understand when you don't' - that is the value of the Kaizen Kaikaku Tour!" - Norbert Hoogers, Director Operations, Achmea - Divisie Zorg & Gezhondheid
"The JKE trip was a perfect combination of company visits, Japanese cultural understanding, and professional networking. All of the logistic details were handled perfectly, which meant, as attendees, we could focus 100% on the learning and reflection while not having to worry about navigating an unfamiliar country. The guides did a great job of setting context for what we were seeing and learning. I highly recommend this trip as a way to gain a new appreciation for lean and kaizen concepts and practice." - Mark Graban, Author of Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen.
"If you want to go, see and feel Lean and its roots, travel with the Kaizen Institute to Japan." - Peter Kabel
"This Japan kaizen experience was literally a life changing experience for me both professionally and personally. I had no idea of the impact this trip would have in my everyday life, my thought patterns and how I approached our Lean Thinking Journey. The businesses visited, networks made, and overall cultural experience is one that is difficult to describe in a few words, however there is no doubt that these experiences will enhance our Lean Journey. I would recommend a Japanese Kaizen Experience to anyone in any industry, and I hope to experience another JKE in the future." - Mijo Katavic JP, Business Improvement & Innovation Manager, Rotorua District Council, New Zealand
"The tours through the different factories were all very interesting and all had something to offer. I appreciated their strong commitment to the community and to their workers' well being. What impressed me most however was the personal relationships KI had with the companies we visited which allowed us a close-up first hand look at how a company should be run. Their openness to our questions and their willingness to share some of their techniques stems from this relationship. I enjoyed the trip very much.“ - Zeke Morgan, Production Manager, Strasser Woodenworks