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
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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Glen and Nancy Genner, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Genneral Staircase
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Dear Paul, Ben and Eri, We would just like to take a moment to thank you for such a wonderful tour. You exceeded all our expectations for a week long journey – from your very professional approach and even more…
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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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Khawla Alruhaili, Market Research Analyst
Advance Medical Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Thank you for the well-organized and informative tour. It can be distracting to read and attend lectures about lean, but when combined with practical training and actual visits to the home of lean, it helps to clarify and connect all…
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Lily Sayers, Operations Director
Chartwell Compliance
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Shinka Management organized an excellent tour. It was structured to capture professional development and cultural experience. The tour also provided me with experiences related not only to the local culture and food of Japan, but also to the culture and…
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Isaac Villablanca Peters, Manager of Operational Excellence
Agrosuper
Rancagua, O'Higgins, Chile
Rancagua, O'Higgins, Chile
If I had to describe the Lean Japan Tour, I would describe it as a great “experience”. It was an experience in every sense – from being surrounded by a new culture, landscapes, food, people; and learning a successful and…
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Ramon Kahrsch, Vice President Operational Excellence
Witzenmann
Pforzheim, Germany
Pforzheim, Germany
The Lean Japan Tour was the best lean management experience I have had. I wish I had done this earlier, so I could have done some things differently. One learns that some aspects of lean that one thought one knew,…
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Abdullah Bin Askar, Project Analyst
Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wonderful! I truly loved how we got a chance to see multiple tiers of the Toyota supply chain, and learned the true definition of some buzz words related to TPS. Getting a chance to see it all up-close was impactful.
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Matt Stein, CEO
Signs Inc.
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Adelaide, SA, Australia
I recently completed the Lean Manufacturing Tour of Japan and can highly recommend it to anyone in manufacturing or looking to further their understanding of Lean principles. The tour was highly educational and provided me with a clear understanding of…
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Vikas Chhabra, Senior Manager – Operational Excellence
Certis CISCO Security
Singapore
Singapore
The one week Lean Japan Tour not only validates ‘how lean can make business sense’ but also provides the opportunity to learn and share with professionals across different industries.
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Michael Moroney, Production Manager
DA Hall
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
One of the best weeks of my life. It has changed the way I see my production facility forever!
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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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