Lean Japan Study Tour

Join the Lean Japan Study Tour: live the Lean experience in Japan

Visit leading companies and learn more about the Toyota Production System

Edition 2025

 

SEE, UNDERSTAND, EXPERIENCE

STUDY TRIP to Japan for a 360° Lean experiencewith privileged access to the factories of leading Japanese companies, a unique opportunity to visit manufacturing plants, observe processes, compare and learn from Lean Experts.

Tour objective: Enhance Lean awareness and skills to find solutions to everyday challenges.

The added value of the Lean Japan Study Tour:

  • Learning By Doing
    Dojo Workshop with Ex-Toyota Managers to delve into the fundamentals of the Toyota Production System
  • Learning by Seeing
    Company visits to excellent realities in manufacturing and service industries to learn how Toyota Production System and Lean Management concepts are applied in Japan
  • Briefing and Debriefing
    Daily meetings coordinated by Lean Expert and Japanese culture expert to derive the greatest possible benefit from the experience
  • Comparison and participation in meetings
    Moments of sharing with other Entrepreneurs, Managers and the Lean Expert on real problems and possible improvement solutions.

 

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Duration

7 full immersion days | May 11-17, 2025
€ 6.800 (+ VAT) per participant

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Participation fee includes: Company Visits, Meeting Testimonials and Materials, 1 Workshop, the Transfers within Japan, Hotels, Cultural Visits and Collective Assistance. Participation fee does NOT include: airfare, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, incidental expenses (phone calls, laundry, etc.). Deadline for registration: march 2025

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The added value of the Lean Japan Study Tour

Learning By Doing

Dojo Workshop with Ex-Toyota Managers to delve into the fundamentals of the Toyota Production System

Learning by Seeing

Company visits to excellent realities in manufacturing and service industries to learn how Toyota Production System and Lean Management concepts are applied in Japan 

Briefing and debriefing

Daily meetings of with the Lean Expert and Cultural Japanese Expert to derive the greatest possible benefit from the experience

Comparison and participation in meetings

Moments of sharing with other Entrepreneurs, Managers and Lean Experts on real problems on problems and possible solutions for improvement.

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