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
Sudhir Chougule, SKF Production System Champion, Global
SKF India
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
I had a great experience with Shinka Management on the Lean Japan Tour. The program was very well planned in terms of timing, tour structure, and site visits. The team demonstrated a high level of professionalism in organising and delivering…
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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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Agustin Donamari, Industrial Manager
Escorial
Buenos Aires, Argentina
It’s truly inspiring to witness the active participation of our employees in the PIME 4.0 kaizen suggestion scheme. Their engagement reflects how deeply the culture of continuous improvement is taking root across the organization. The steady increase in submitted suggestions…
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Roman Wigger, Consultant
Bain & Company
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
It was an inspiring week with great learnings around lean and how it is applied across various levels of the supply chain. The tour also provides a nice glimpse into the Japanese culture with its amazing food and friendly people.
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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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Peter Reade, Volvo Production System Internal Consultant
Volvo Group
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A great training experience with a very wise lean practitioner, simplifying understanding of approaches to lean.
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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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Lucie Solon, Biomedical Engineering Lecturer
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
The tour exceeded my expectations. I joined the tour wanting to see first-hand the unfiltered application of Lean principles in Japanese factories and hear from people with direct experience of Lean concepts in Japan. All of that was covered in…
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Paul Vane, HR Manager
SRS New Zealand
Christchurch, Cantebury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Cantebury, New Zealand
I was very pleased to join the March 2026 Shinka Management Lean Tour in Japan. Having previously worked with the Toyota Way and Kaizen in the early 1990s, I was keen to revisit this manufacturing philosophy, and the opportunity to…
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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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Liam Stratford, RWC & Compliance
KS Metal Fabrications
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Shinka Management Lean Japan Tour was a truly eye-opening experience, offering valuable insights into Lean strategies and broader team-building skills. As someone early in my leadership journey, I found the experience particularly impactful. I would highly recommend this tour…
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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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