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
Shrikant Raut, Senior Manager – Maintenance
Duroshox
Sanaswadi, Maharashtra, India
Sanaswadi, Maharashtra, India
I am deeply grateful to Shinka Management, and to Paul, Eri and Ichi, for an outstanding Lean Japan Tour experience. Their expertise and hospitality made the journey both educational and enjoyable. The insights gained from visiting world-class lean organizations were…
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Damian Moscatelli, Plant Chief
Escorial
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
My experience on the Lean Japan Tour was much more than expected. I’ve come to realise that there’s much more for me to learn regarding TPS. The program is excellent in terms of the content, but also, and no less…
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Joan Lang, Quality & Value Coordinator
Nelson Forests
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand
I had several projects that I had been procrastinating on. They seemed too big, too complicated and I was actually struggling to know where to start. Without a word of a lie, after the first day I came back to…
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Joaquín Pablo Buján, Manufacturing Manager
PC Arts
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The March 2025 Lean Japan Tour was an incredible opportunity to experience Japanese culture and kaizen practices firsthand. I would rate my overall satisfaction with this tour as outstanding. Honestly, it is very difficult to identify areas for improvement in…
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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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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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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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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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Ellen Wundersitz, Managing Director
Spacecraft Joinery
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
I have thoroughly enjoyed the lean tour to Japan. Not only have I learned lots of new concepts that I’m keen to implement in our business, but I also loved the cultural experiences and insight into the people of Japan.…
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Lee Baines, Business Advisor & Manager Best Practice Unit
Department of Industry, Australian Government
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Businesses need every weapon at their disposal to help compete in a global market. This tour opens up more ideas and opportunities and is highly recommended to manufacturers, engineering or service related industries. Everyone can learn something on this tour!…
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Cyril Haddad, Deputy General Manager
Technica International
Bikfaya, Lebanon
Bikfaya, Lebanon
Life changing experience. The tour was extremely well prepared: 1. In terms of logistics and schedule, everything was organized to provide enough time for full day efficiency without putting too much physical or cognitive strain. 2. In terms of quality…
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Albanesa Ymaya, CEO
Ymaya Lean Academy
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Lean Japan tour is an experience that has to be lived, because words are not enough to describe it. With excellent logistics and shared experiences, the Lean Japan Tour allowed us to experience the Toyota Production System beyond just…
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