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
Nathan Wundersitz, Design & Production Director
Spacecraft Joinery
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The program was well organised and structured. The whole Shinka team were amazing and very accommodating. To be honest I was not certain that lean was the right fit for our business. But the refresher in Japan has opened up…
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James Martin, Head of Engineering
Actron Air
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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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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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Anna-Maria Kähr, Learning Program Manager
Volvo Group University
Göteborg, Sweden
Göteborg, Sweden
I would like to give my deepest thanks for helping us end the executive program on a high note. This week has summarized TPS / VPS in a very practical and eye-opening manner. The lean journey has become real 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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Akram Abdennadher, Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager
SOPAL
Délégation Sfax Ville, Sfax, Tunisia
Délégation Sfax Ville, Sfax, Tunisia
Enriched by an exceptional experience in Japan with Shinka Management, I delved into the nuances of Japanese culture and etiquette while immersing myself in the heart of the Toyota Production System. From theoretical and practical courses to visits to Toyota’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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Alexander Sorokin, Operational Excellence Dept. Director
Eurasian Resources Group
Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan
I personally believe that an understanding of lean as a holistic concept combined with lean tools is necessary for all managers in any business. Shinka Management introduced us to the origins of lean production and provided a great opportunity to…
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Mario Neuwirth, Managing Director
E.Hawle Armaturenwerke
Vöcklabruck, Austria
Vöcklabruck, Austria
This trip really enlightened me in some specific lean topics and showed me all the beneficial aspects of lean manufacturing. The biggest take away for me was a deeper appreciation of not just the tools but the philosophy. The way…
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Mark Finai, Continuous Improvement Specialist
Rondo Building Services
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The TPS methodologies and learnings were exceptional. Shinka management ensured the tour was clearly defined. The teachings from expert senseis were effective, and they shared their knowledge and experience of the kaizen and 5S models. A must attend tour for…
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Mohammed Al-Sultan, Projects Consultant
Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Shinka is offering an outstanding lean tour delivering learning methods in different ways such as site visits at factories, seminars and practical training. Also, as part of the tour, major landmarks are included in the schedule to provide a clear…
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Robin Knispel, Head of Global OPEX
HÜBNER
Kassel, Germany
Kassel, Germany
My expectations for the tour were exceptionally high, but the Shinka Management team exceeded them all. The opportunity to engage with a sensei who possesses decades of experience in the Toyota Production System (TPS) was invaluable. The factory tours, coupled…
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