Firms throughout New Zealand continue to seek efficiency improvements through Lean Thinking, but studies have shown that many such efforts will fall short.
That failure will have nothing to do with the validity of Lean Thinking as a concept.… Read more
Well we are back from our Lean Japan Tour hosted by Shinka Management and Simply Lean Business Solutions and yet again this was a huge success. Twelve kiwis joined participants from Australia and Europe and were treated to exciting factory visits and inspiring lectures from our Sensei, Akinori Hyodo, who coincidentally led our Lean Master Class in Auckland earlier this year.… Read more
Participants from New Zealand, Australia and Europe have now arrived in Tokyo for the Lean Tour of Japan.
Today has been a little acclimatization to Japanese culture, and a visit to Ginza and the Imperial Palace. Tonight we officially commenced the tour with formal introductions, lessons in Japanese etiquette, and our welcome dinner at a small local restaurant.… Read more
To be great in business, only produce what you need and stop if there is a problem, says one of the world’s leading trainers of lean management, Akinori Hyodo, President of one of Toyota’s Training facilities in Japan.
He recently presented a two-day Lean Masterclass in Auckland sharing the philosophies and tools of lean management, based on the Toyota Production System – long recognised as one of the most efficient and productive management systems on earth.… Read more
The two-day Master Class in Lean Thinking, led by Akinori Hyodo, one of the world’s leading trainers of lean management, was an outstanding success according to the 43 delegates who attended.
Representing a wide cross section of companies and organisations, this was a first-time opportunity to attend a Lean Master Class in New Zealand delivered by such a reputable Sensei as Akinori Hyodo.… Read more
