STUDY MISSION
JAPAN
Unique experience at World-Class
Japanese Companies
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Destinations: TPS Training - Nissan Engin Plant - Mitsubishi Electric/Sony
Green Cycle - Toyota Kaikan – Mifune - DKS Co. (Yokkaichi Plant) -
OMRON Kyoto - Japan Post - Avex Inc. (Tado Plant) - Lixil Hisai Plant.
Excursions: Guided city tours and visits to top manufacturing
plants, offering valuable insights and an exceptional learning
experience with the Symbios Team.
TRAVEL DATES
7 DAYS
Meals: Breakfast- Lunch and 3 Dinners.
Accommodations: Very High-quality business hotels
Duration: 7 Days/ 6 Nights 15-21
JUNE 2025
OVERVIEW
As the world navigates through complex economic challenges, influenced by global uncertainties
and shifting market dynamics, it is essential for businesses to concentrate on sustainable growth
and resilience. Japan, known for overcoming economic stagnation and natural challenges, has
become a beacon of manufacturing excellence. This is particularly notable as Japanese
companies manage to stay competitive despite operating in an environment with higher labor
costs compared to some global counterparts.
At the heart of this resilience is the Toyota Production System (TPS), which places strong emphasis
on continuous improvement (Kaizen). This approach optimizes key areas such as quality,
productivity, cost management, and eco- friendly practices, directly boosting both profitability
and brand reputation. In today’s highly competitive and interconnected global economy, a study
and training tour to Japan’s manufacturing sites offers an invaluable opportunity for Western
companies to learn and implement strategies that can drive success.
Participating in such an experience can provide firsthand exposure to the practices and
philosophies that underpin Japanese manufacturing. Insights gained from this mission can be
adapted to help businesses streamline operations, foster a culture of continuous improvement,
and thrive despite the complexities of modern markets.
ASPECTS
Expert Education and Guidance: Led by specialists and consultants with extensive
expertise in the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Specialized Seminars and Kaizen Training: Conducted by former Toyota Motor Kaizen
trainers, offering valuable insights and hands-on learning.
Real-Life Case Examples: Gain practical knowledge through real-world examples that
illustrate the application of Kaizen principles.
Factory Visits: Witness practical implementations of Kaizen principles through visits to
operational factories.
Small-Group Experience: The tour is designed as an intimate, small-group experience
to ensure focused attention and meaningful learning outcomes for all participants.
Japanese Cultural Experience: : Engage in cultural activities to deepen your
understanding of the Japanese context in which Kaizen and TPS principles have evolved.
MISSION
Dive deep into the origins and structure of the Toyota Production System (TPS)
alongside other renowned Japanese methodologies.
Collaborate with fellow participants to share insights, evaluate challenges, and develop
effective solutions together.
Visit operational factories to witness Japanese manufacturing excellence firsthand and
observe the real-world application of Kaizen principles.
Gain valuable insights into how Japanese companies achieve world-class efficiency,
quality, and continuous improvement through proven practices.
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture to understand its profound influence on the
development of superior production systems.
AGENDA
SUNDAY : 15/6/2025 01
Arrival at Nagoya International Airport.
MONDAY : 16/6/2025 02
AM : TPS Training Session (Lecture & Hands on Training ).
PM : TPS Training Session (Detect waste & Kaizen method).
TUESDAY : 17/6/2025 03
AM: Mitsubishi Electric OR Sony Green Cycle.
Toyota Kaikan (Toyota Kaikan Museum, which is Toyota’s official exhibition hall.
It serves as a showroom and visitor center where Toyota showcases its latest
technologies, manufacturing innovations, and corporate philosophy, including
Kaizen, TPS, and sustainability initiatives).
Toyota Supplier- Mifune- ( Japanese automotive parts manufacturer - Tier-2
supplier to Toyota).
WEDNESDAY : 18/6/2025 04
AM: DKS Co. (Yokkaichi Plant) - Japanese chemical company.
PM : OMRON Kyoto Tayou plant (producing high-quality electrical components,
such as sockets, timers, and photoelectric sensors, primarily used in industrial
equipment).
THURSDAY : 19/6/2025 05
AM : Japan Post - Kuwana Office (participants can gain valuable insights into
operational excellence, logistics innovation, and customer service strategies)
Avex Inc. (Toyota supplier) - Tado Plant (precision cutting and grinding of
small, high-accuracy parts, including spool valves for automatic
transmissions).
PM: Lixil Hisai Plant (a global leader in the housing and building materials
industry).
FRIDAY : 20/6/2025 06
AM: Transfer to Tokyo by Bullet Train
PM: Nissan Engine Plant
SATURDAY : 21/6/2025 07
Departure from Tokyo Airport.
DESTINATIONS
TPS JISSEN
DOJO OMRON
Destination 1 Destination 6
Hirayama Kyoto Taiyo
Training Center
Mitsubishi
Electric Bullet Train
Destination 2 Destination 7
Nagoya Works Japanese
(Shinkansen).
Toyota
Motor Co. Japan Post
Destination 3 Destination 8
KAIKAN – Kyoto Taiyo
Technology Hall
MIFUNE
Corporation AVEX Inc.
Destination 4 Destination 9
Japanese
Komugi,
entertainment
Nishihirose-cho,
conglomerate
Toyota City,
Aichi Prefecture
DKS Co., Ltd. LIXIL
Destination 5 Destination 10
Kyoto, Japan Hisai Plant
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