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| From participants of the Textron Executive Tour - June 21-25, 2005 |
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| Lean Principles in Motion |
– Jim Pinto, Vice President, Supply Chain, Textron Fluid and Power |
| I found the Shingijutsu Japan Lean Tour to be an excellent way to see Lean principles in motion. From complex to simple assembly, the factory tours unlocked the mysteries of the Toyota Production System and provided me with numerous outstanding examples of shop floor applications. The tours were complimented with experienced consultants and guides that were very knowledgeable in all the principles of Lean. Face to face meetings with senior company executives provided our group with an opportunity to ask questions about their lean journey and the secrets of successful implementation of Lean principles. Overall, the seminar is a must for senior executives responsible for leading a Lean transformation in their respective companies. |
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| The Way to Transform the Business System and Culture to a Lean Business Philosophy |
– Peter N. James, Executive Vice President, Textron Financial Corporation |
| The tour was very enlightening and interesting to be thrust into the middle of a culture that is so totally devoted to the Lean philosophy and business system. Training in Kaizen and Toyota Production System are the heart of the company’s strategy. The goal is zero defects. For us, the ideas of identifying defects at the source prior to sending a transaction forward are most useful. Mistakes must be found at the point of origin and not passed on down the line. Quality has to be pursued along every link of the supply chain, with active cooperation from everyone, from suppliers to the front line employee. |
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| Free seminar on Kanban Operation and Heijunka Production in Toulouse, France |
– Benny Leppert, Boeing 787 Lean Design / Build |
| The seminar on Kanban Operation and Heijunka Production was very well received by the audience. The simulations made the techniques, principles,
and applications very easy to understand. I left the simulation with a very
good understanding of Kanban types, material and information flows, and
Heijunka scheduling. The presenters, Iwata-san and Koide-san were
excellent. I would recommend this seminar for any level of lean
practitioner or anyone looking to apply lean production techniques to their
business. |
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