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
Callum Jayakody, Director
Camara Services
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
It has been a very successful tour with a very friendly and supportive team. All the training materials, factory visits and accommodation have been very well organised. Transport was on time and food has been so amazing. The exposure to…
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Tom Lawrence, Plant Operations Manager
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Paul, Eri and Ichi provided a fantastically well curated tour to the birthplace of continuous improvement. Hearing the theory, experiencing practical hands-on learning at the dojo, and then seeing the theory put into practice at a number of world class…
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Adrián Riveros Olmedo, Owner and Director
B2Exc Consulting
Curico, Chile
Curico, Chile
For me, the Lean Japan Tour was a journey through different companies guided by experts who explained the tools and demonstrated how to live in a work culture based on continuous improvement. This allowed me to discover new concepts and…
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Thomas Baron, Financial Controller
Fuji Xerox
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
During the Lean Japan Tour I came to the realization that improving an organization is not through large capital investments alone. We were completely surrounded by examples of minor investments into small improvements that produced significant savings. The clever use…
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Nick Gagliardi, Engineering Manager TI Australia
TI Automotive
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The training course was very valuable to our organisation. Great results were achieved. I am still using the tools for improvements.
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Kevin Wong, Senior Technical Program Manager
Amazon Devices
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
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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Mark McGuinness, Manufacturing Manager
Moffat
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A high quality, professional and first-hand experience of how just-in-time and lean are mastered. Great for professional development and a genuine motivator to go further using the lean tools available. A marvelous cultural experience.
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Prof. Dr. Christian M. Thurnes, Professor and Trainer
University of Applied Sciences of Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Kaiserslautern, Germany
The Lean Japan Tour was an educational and exciting experience. The Shinka Management team with its impeccable all-round service ensured that the head and heart were free and open the whole time to be able to collect the many impressions.…
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Terry Glover, Production Manager
KS Metal Fabrication
Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Wow. What a great experience not just from a learning perspective but also a great cultural experience as well. From the start the group came together really well. It was a perfect mix of practical and theory, and to gain…
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Frank Bertagnolli, Professor
Pforzheim University
Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The Lean Japan Tour was brilliant. It was full of activities, insights and learning. In addition, the organization and the schedule were perfect.
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Pablo Raúl Cincunegui, Industrial Manager
Escorial
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Lean Japan Tour has allowed me to learn both professionally and culturally. It has been an invaluable experience to learn through interacting directly with a Japanese sensei. It has been a pleasure experiencing this program in Japan, with the…
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Geoff Short, Operations Senior Manager
Airbus
Broughton, Chester, United Kingdom
Broughton, Chester, United Kingdom
The tour has been a once in a lifetime experience and a real insight into Japanese Industry and culture. The warm welcome and organisation of the week including travel, hotels, places to eat and all visits were exceptional. The Toyota…
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