Testimonials:

It’s truly inspiring to witness the active participation of our employees in the PIME 4.0 kaizen suggestion scheme. Their engagement reflects how deeply the culture of continuous improvement is taking root across the organization. The steady increase in submitted suggestions continually challenges us—not only in terms of managing them effectively, but also in ensuring we allocate the necessary resources for their implementation.

Designing a recognition system for implemented ideas has been a particularly rewarding aspect. This system, which tracks the maturity of the EPS, plays a vital role in sustaining motivation, allowing everyone to clearly see the tangible benefits of their contributions. We’ve seen how employees are now integrating the generation of improvement ideas into their daily routines, with the added satisfaction of seeing these ideas put into practice in their own work environments. This sense of ownership brings great pride—both in the value they add and in knowing their voices are heard and their input leads to real change.

Since the program’s inception, our Continuous Improvement Team has grown and evolved significantly, and Shinka Management’s guidance has been instrumental in this journey. We are confident that we’re on the right path and must continue progressing—strengthening our culture of continuous improvement through the development of every person who is part of Escorial.

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Case Study: Lean Transformation at Escorial
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As Head of Continuous Improvement, seeing the growth of teams from within is what motivates me most. Many employees who had never faced these types of challenges are now not only encouraged to present their ideas, but they do so with pride, commitment, and solid proposals. The Quality Circles demonstrated that continuous improvement is not just a technical tool, but an opportunity for personal development. And when that happens, the results follow. These types of spaces are key to sustaining over time the transformation we are building together.

It was a different experience, one that took us out of our routine and made us grow. Being able to contribute a real improvement, present it to the entire management team, and feel heard taught us something that goes beyond work. I hope everyone at the plant can experience something like this.

The A3 method helped us think differently. New ideas began to emerge, some of which became proposals for improvement. Before, many solutions were temporary, and problems kept returning. Today, we seek to solve them from the root causes.

Before, we focused only on our own interests. Today, through this project, we’re beginning to notice things we hadn’t seen before—situations originating from other sectors, which we now feel a part of as well. We’ve stepped out of our comfort zone and learned to truly analyze problems.

At first, we didn’t understand much. We were starting from scratch; everything was new. But with the guidance of the leader and his assistant, we learned by doing, and we ended up presenting our work to management. It was a very valuable experience.

I’m studying, and I knew something about oral presentations, but being able to show what we did in front of the entire management team was something completely different. I wish more colleagues had the opportunity to experience this. It challenges you, makes you grow, and shows you that you can always contribute something more.

Bluedog Fences Australia views Shinka Management as a trusted partner and a critical component of our journey toward manufacturing excellence.

Shinka Management’s consultancy services, together with their training programs and Lean Japan Tours, have played a key role in embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement within our organisation. Amid recent market volatility, our focus on quality enhancement, cost reduction, and lead-time improvement – driven by their guidance – has enabled us to thrive. Notably, advancements in material flow and our adoption of 5S methodologies have made significant and measurable contributions to our profitability.

The Shinka Management team has actively engaged with personnel at every level of our business, from senior executives to frontline operators. Their consultants leverage extensive practical experience to connect with and inspire our workforce, making lean manufacturing principles accessible and actionable. Moreover, their support is enriched by a wealth of resources, including photos, videos, and case studies originating from Japan and around the globe. These authentic, real-world examples have empowered our team to rethink and improve our manufacturing processes independently, enhancing both morale and operational efficiency.

Such has been the transformation on our shop floor that it now serves as a sales showroom for customers and visitors, reinforcing confidence in our brand and manufacturing capabilities. Bluedog Fences Australia’s substantial progress in our continuous improvement journey would not have been achievable without our valued partnership with Shinka Management.
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I attended Shinka Management’s Lean Japan Tour and it was an incredible experience. The content was highly informative and practical, offering deep insights into lean culture and principles and their real-world applications. The organisation of the program was excellent, ensuring a seamless and engaging learning experience. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to improve the lean culture at their organisation.
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Shinka Management staff were professional from interpretation, to detailed trip arrangements, to leading the factory tour and catalyzing the thinking and discussion.
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