Shinka Management provides lean training and professional development programs based on the Toyota Production System.
Our lean training programs provide a unique learning experience to help you and your team implement and sustain a lean culture within your organization. We support our clients in over 60 countries with our lean manufacturing and kaizen training programs, which include one-day introductory courses, multi-day master classes and week-long immersion programs at our kaizen training dojo and associated factories in Japan. Programs are delivered on-site and online by our team of veteran Toyota factory managers and senior lean consultants.
Our lean training encompasses the accumulated know-how of our team of former Toyota factory managers and senior lean consultants with decades of implementation experience.
Who We Cater For
- Companies desiring on-site training of staff
- Corporations requiring consistent training across multiple regions
- Lean consultants and trainers
- Industry association groups
- Individual lean practitioners from around the globe
Lean Training – Delivery Formats
We deliver our lean manufacturing training and kaizen professional development programs in a range of formats to provide maximum impact and convenience for our clients. Whether interacting with clients on-site or online, we seek to provide a balance of structured teaching, interactivity and practical exercises to create an enjoyable and effective learning experience, and to achieve the desired learning outcomes and value for our client organizations. Our lean training courses leverage a wealth of practical experience from Japanese and global lean benchmark companies that are shared through photo and video-based case studies.
Open registration lean training courses
Our annual training calendar includes regularly-scheduled open registration programs, hosted by Shinka Management in various cities as well as lean master class programs delivered online.
- Scheduled open-registration site-based programs
- Online master classes catering for all time zones
- Suitable for individuals and groups
Japan-based immersion experiences
We offer a variety of lean immersion programs in Japan, including the Lean Japan Tour, multi-day practical kaizen courses at our kaizen training dojo, and benchmark lean company visits.
- Classroom, practical and factory-based learning
- Training led by former Toyota factory managers
- Fully accommodated immersion experience
Customized lean development programs
We customize our training programs, whether on-site, online or in Japan, to suit your organization’s goals and to complement our consulting and lean implementation support.
- Introductory lean courses and kaizen master classes
- Leadership development and coaching support
- Whole-of-company lean deployment programs
Dale Seeto, Group Technical Manager
CSR Lightweight Systems
The training was great. Provides clarity and a practical approach to what can seem a very complex process.
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Sam Belfield, Chief Executive Officer
Bluedog Fences
In our experience it is hard to find good quality training. We have been very impressed with the content and presentation of the Lean courses run by Shinka. We felt we got really good value, and came away feeling inspired and that we had the skills to improve our business.
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Chub Horvath, General Manager
QTEC
QTEC Fire Services partnered with Shinka Management to implement the 5S system within its operations at its head office in Brisbane. We are confident that the new knowledge and information we received during the three days in-house training will further help to make the company even more efficient and understand this is only the first…
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Aaron Mato, Melbourne Port Terminal Manager
Emerald Grain
I thought the training was fantastic. It was well presented and organised, and the material was very relevant and can be applied to our organisation. Shinka Management created a comfortable environment where we could ask questions and participate in group discussions.
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Ignacio Sanchez Gatell, Director – Lean, Quality & Business Transformation
Emirates Global Aluminium
Thank you Shinka Team – this is very useful and, believe me, we will use it extensively. Rest assured that we will call you whenever something is required as the team is extremely satisfied with your time with us and, in particular, I have learnt a lot of new things and you’ve made me think…
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James Martin, Head of Engineering
Actron Air
The Shinka Team enables an excellent learning environment for lean practitioners at all levels. They possess excellent communication skills and facilitate learning events incorporating theory, discussion and practical exercises. I would recommend to anyone interested in improving their business.
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Lean Training – Programs and Courses
- Lean Leadership Master Class
- Lean Implementation Master Class
- Lean Continuous Improvement
- 5S Master Class
- Standard Work Master Class
- Visual Management Master Class
- TPM Master Class
- Lean Japan Tour
- Japan Kaizen Training
A description of all course offerings can be found on the kaizen training courses page.
Up-coming Lean Training Programs
For further information and registration, please view the individual lean training event page.
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2023 - 8 Apr 2023 | Lean Japan Tour in Spanish - April 2023 - Kaizen Study Mission Tokyo, Tokyo Tokyo |
| 2 Jul 2023 - 8 Jul 2023 | Lean Japan Tour - July 2023 - Kaizen Study Mission Tokyo, Tokyo Tokyo |
| 10 Sep 2023 - 16 Sep 2023 | Lean Japan Tour - September 2023 - Kaizen Study Mission Tokyo, Tokyo Tokyo |
Comments from Lean Training Participants
Further feedback from our clients regarding our lean training capability can be viewed on the Lean Manufacturing Training Testimonials page.
Peter Reade, Volvo Production System Internal Consultant
Volvo Group
A great training experience with a very wise lean practitioner, simplifying understanding of approaches to lean.
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James Martin, Head of Engineering
Actron Air
The Shinka Team enables an excellent learning environment for lean practitioners at all levels. They possess excellent communication skills and facilitate learning events incorporating theory, discussion and practical exercises. I would recommend to anyone interested in improving their business.
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Roberto Lammerts, Service Manager
Kador Engineering
Engaging Shinka Management was the best thing ever. The training was a great way of getting people on different levels involved on the pathway of improvement. The course was conducted very professionally and in a way that you had to get involved, and it was fun! It was good to see how to prepare and…
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Dale Seeto, Group Technical Manager
CSR Lightweight Systems
The training was great. Provides clarity and a practical approach to what can seem a very complex process.
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Una Kasparaviča, HR Manager
AE Partners
The training was intense but had great value because the subjects have been explained in such a clear manner opposite to some European experts who know how to turn lean into some NASA scientific miracle from another planet.
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Sam Belfield, Chief Executive Officer
Bluedog Fences
In our experience it is hard to find good quality training. We have been very impressed with the content and presentation of the Lean courses run by Shinka. We felt we got really good value, and came away feeling inspired and that we had the skills to improve our business.
read more
Contact us about a tailored lean training program
Speak to us about structuring a lean development program to meet your organization’s needs