Japan’s KAIZEN Strategy tour in Kitakyushu
KAIZEN is one of the most important key word for Japan’s Industrial modernization and
world leading industries.
KAIZEN is the Japanese word for “improvement”. In business, KAIZEN refers to
activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the
workers on site. It also applies to processes, such as purchasing and logistics, that cross
organizational boundaries into the supply chain.
Tour conditions
The tour is the tailor-made study tour exclusively for your group
Number of participant : from 5 to 40
Tour duration : one-day
Tour guide and interpreter (English ) : Japan KYUSHU Tourist
Transportation : a chartered vehicle
Itinerary
8:30 leave hotel in Kitakyushu
lunch
17:30 arrive Hotel in Kitakyushu
Where to visit and what to learn
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The only one in the world, the Blast Furnace which was actually used until 1972, is preserved as it was. This place is the birth place of Japan’s modern steel industry began in 1901 and It contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese steel industry. |
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World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing, assembly, painting and other activities. Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Center can be visited. |
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Established in 1991, 100% shareholder of Toyota Motor. Major manufactured car is Lexus, and annual production volume is 430,000 cars. Assembly line and Inspection line are visited at the factory tour. |
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The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917. The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited. |
The options
The following companies related to KAIZEN strategy can be included as option.
Nippon Steel / Yawata Works
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Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901. Now, becoming the best steel maker with World-leading capabilities. Process of steel making can be learned to visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants. |
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The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911. The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA and MURANO are being manufactured. The process from assembly of the parts to final products can be seen. |