Exceptional client service is at the heart of our culture at Shinka Management. We partner with our clients to develop their people and processes and to help them implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture based on Japanese management practices.
We are proud to serve customers from over 70 countries, from owner operators to multinational corporations, in a wide variety of industries.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
Juan Pablo Gazmuri Barros, Compensation Manager
Agrosuper
Rancagua, O'Higgins, Chile
Rancagua, O'Higgins, Chile
The Lean Japan Tour allowed me to understand in a practical and conceptual way the real essence of just-in-time and operational efficiency. The dedication of the team and their attention to detail have made this an unforgettable experience.
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Hanen Akrout, Performance Director
SOPAL
Délégation Sfax Ville, Sfax, Tunisia
Délégation Sfax Ville, Sfax, Tunisia
First of all, I want to express my sincere gratitude for this unforgettable trip. From the beginning, the level of organization and attention to detail was outstanding. The program was well thought out, providing a perfect balance between plant visits,…
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Lees Seymour, Managing Director
Nelson Forests
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand
Amazing experience, exceptional learning. If you want to learn about Lean go on this tour!
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Dr Suhansa Rodchua, Professor and Program Coordinator
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
We learned from the masters (sensei), who were filled with wisdom, passion and experience. The Lean Japan Tour content was very practical and made a lot of sense. We received excellent hospitality from Paul and Craig of Shinka Management.
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Redwan Kayal, Founder & Managing Director
Contemporary Foods
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Having completed several graduate courses in lean production and management during my MSc in Industrial Engineering, I was no stranger to the principles and theories that underpin this field. However, the opportunity to embark on the Lean Japan Tour with…
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Maurizio Porta, CEO
Porta Solutions
Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
Dear Paul, Thank you for the nice experience you and your team were able to provide me! It has been a very professional tour and even more a very nice human connection with you and Eri. You have built a…
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Roman Wigger, Consultant
Bain & Company
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
It was an inspiring week with great learnings around lean and how it is applied across various levels of the supply chain. The tour also provides a nice glimpse into the Japanese culture with its amazing food and friendly people.
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Denise Cooper, HR Manager
Calder Stewart
Milton, Otago, New Zealand
Milton, Otago, New Zealand
It made all the light bulbs go off in my head. I knew the principles and I knew the theory but now it just all makes sense, now I can apply what I know and make real improvements in my…
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Tariq Alhuthali, Senior Projects Analyst
Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I had the privilege of joining the Japan study tour by Shinka Management, and it was an invaluable experience. The tour offered a deep dive into Japan’s manufacturing excellence, focusing on lean production and continuous improvement. The Shinka Management team’s…
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Corrinna Politis, Group CEO
Politis Companies
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The 2-day program provided our leadership team with a great opportunity to focus on our business and to reflect on opportunities for improvement.
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Catherine Dy, President & CEO
Sim Beng Ko Marketing Corporation
Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines
The tour was highly professional. The food and hotels were excellent, and the best part was the learning experience. We had hands-on exposure to kanban, and seeing Lean and Kaizen in action during the factory visits was extremely informative. The…
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Joanne Tuazon, Neonatal ICU Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
Towson, Maryland, United States
Towson, Maryland, United States
The whole experience of the lean tour was excellent. I learned so much over the past week and all of my previous knowledge of lean was reinforced. Not only did I learn about lean management but I was also impressed…
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