Event Report | Industry Briefing | Insights from Japan’s Prefabrication and Modular Construction Models
Industry Briefing Report | Transforming Australia’s Housing Sector – Insights from Japan’s Prefabrication and Modular Construction Models
The Lean Transformation of Escorial
This case study explores the lean transformation of Escorial, highlighting the challenges faced, strategies employed, and remarkable outcomes achieved through a lean implementation program. It serves as a testament to the power of lean principles in revitalizing operational performance and driving sustainable success in a competitive industry.
The Power of Leadership Presence
In the ever-evolving landscape of organizational success, productivity and continuous improvement stand as critical pillars. These elements are not solely driven by advanced technologies or streamlined processes but are significantly influenced by the leadership approach and the culture set by the top management.
The Japanese Five Roles Theory of Teaching – Must-have Qualities for Effective Leadership
The Five Roles Theory of Teaching is a Japanese concept that identifies five essential qualities for effective leadership. Learn more about this simple but long-standing leadership philosophy that came out of Japan.
Tour Report | July 2023 Lean Japan Tour
Tour report from our July 2023 Lean Japan Tour program which visited Tokyo, Inuyama and Ashikaga, hosting 16 lean professionals from across the globe.
Technology within Kaizen
Nowadays, there are countless technological means available to organizations so that they can manage, carry out, follow up, and improve their processes at all levels. However, investment in technology does not always guarantee the success expected by the organization, or even worse, sometimes hinders its operations and development.
The Japanese Manufacturing Sector’s Contribution to Japan’s Covid-19 Mass Vaccination Programs
The Japanese manufacturing sector has been making a positive contribution to Japan’s Covid-19 mass vaccination program. Find out how the sector applied its lean process management capabilities to help better manage the mass vaccination program to achieve a positive outcome in the public health sector.
Two Fundamental Cultural Concepts You Should Understand before Entering the Japanese Market
Japan offers significant business opportunities. Having prior knowledge about the national and business culture can help improve your prospects for building successful long-term business relationships. Find out the two fundamental cultural concepts you should know before doing business with Japan.
How to Achieve Lean Buy-in across Your Organization
Society nowadays puts too much emphasis on the importance of being excellent. But, many of us are under too much pressure and some choose to be “mediocre” while others may even feel uncomfortable with the idea of pursuing excellence altogether. When leaders find themselves dealing with this type of thinking in promoting lean within their organization, how should they approach lean buy-in across their organization?
How Lean Leaders Motivate Employees
Lean leader Akinori Hyodo delivered a commemorative seminar to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the founding of the Business Efficiency Association in Latvia on 7th April 2021, on the topic of how the lean leader motivates employees to sustain the lean journey.