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12 Feb 2025

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Experience the True Continuous Improvement Culture in Japan: Join us for a Factory Visit!

JMAC extend a warm welcome to all TPM Award winners to Japan!

As part of your visit, JMAC is excited to offer a unique opportunity to tour one of Japan's leading manufacturing companies on March 19, 2025. Witness the culture of continuous improvement that has driven their success.

*Please register here for factory tours (Registration Form)

For more information or to express your interest, please contact us through the inquiry form.(Click here for the JMAC inquiry form)

If you have the contact email address of your regional JMAC market manager, feel free to reach out to them directly.

We look forward to creating a memorable and enriching experience for you during your time in Japan.

Draft Agenda

Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm (8:00-14:00) with optional afternoon Kyoto sightseeing
Location: Shiga
Lunch: Bento box or similar is included. Please indicate any food allergies or requirements.If you prefer to source your own lunch, it is highly recommended to purchaseit beforehand as we are not guaranteed to stop at local shops once we start moving.
Agenda:  8:00am Gathering at assembly point in Kyoto (Location: TBA)8:15 - 9:15 Travel to Factory9:15 - 12:00 Factory visit ***No Photo/Recording ***12:00 - 13:00 Travel back to Kyoto (lunch can be eaten on the bus)(Please note the agenda is subject to change)
Factory Detail:

1970 Factory establishment

1987 TPM initiation

1990 Certified for TPM Excellence 1st Category Award

1994 Certified for TPM Consistency 1st Category Award

1996 Certified for TPM Special Award


The factory we will visit is located in Shiga Prefecture and serves as a major manufacturing base for one of the leading Japanese appliance manufacturers. It has been actively practicing Continuous Improvement since 1978, and started TPM implementation in 1987. The Shiga factory continues to advance on its continuous improvement journey as one of the key facilities within their enterprise group. During our visit, we will have the opportunity to observe numerous improvement ideas/cases that have contributed to being the top market share holder in their industry.

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