japan manufacturing experience tour

JAPAN
MANUFACTURING
EXPERIENCE
TOUR
0909-15 November 2014
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JAPAN MANUFACTURING
EXPERIENCE TOUR
0909-15 November 2014
Background
JMAC TPM Company (until July 2013 known as JIPM-Solutions) is pleased to announce its upcoming Japan
Manufacturing Experience Tour in November 2014. This tour will showcase Japanese Manufacturing
Excellence in the form of TPM lectures, a 2-day Lean Production System practical, and plant visits, with
an optional visit to Monodzukuri Next 2014 (a technology exposition of innovations in maintenance, OH&S,
production and other manufacturing-related fields: http://www.jma.or.jp/next/en/index.html)
Dates
Sunday 09 - Saturday 14 November, 2014
* Arrival on Saturday 08 November, 2014 is highly recommended.
* Arrival airport (required): Tokyo-area airport: TOKYO-NARITA (NRT) or TOKYO-HANEDA (HND)
* Departure airport (required): Kansai International Airpot (KIX) on Sun. 15 Nov. (early departures on Sat. 14 Nov.)
Plant Tours
1. Mitsubishi Rayon (chemicals, plastics, fibers)
2. Mikuni Partec (internal combustion engines)
TPM Knowledge Sessions
1. TPM Basics & Outline
2. TPM Advanced Activity - Operational Excellence
Lean Production System - Lecture & Practical
1. GPS Training Center
Intended Participants
Manufacting Executives & Senior Staff, TPM Managers, TPM Administrators, TPM Coordinators,
TPM Pillar Leaders, Continuous Improvement Managers
Language
English (with translation to English from Japanese)
Price (Final)
$7,000 USD (N.B. excludes airfare to/from Japan)
Seven thousand US dollars
Tour Price Includes:
- Accommodation in Japan (8 nights for early arrivals from Sat. 8 Nov. & 7 nights from Sun. 9 Nov. to Sunday 16 Nov. 2014)
- Transport from Tokyo-area airpot (Narita or Haneda) to hotel on Sat. 8 Nov. or Sun. 9 Nov. 2014 (subject to arrival times)
- Transport to Kansai International airport (KIX) on Sun. 16 Nov. 2014 or Sat. 15 Nov. 2014 for early departures (subject to departure times)
- Plant tour arrangements
- TPM knowledge sessions
- Lean Production System Lecture & Practical
- Entrance to Monodzukuri Next 2014 for interested participants
- All transportation in Japan that is related to the program
- Most meals (see attached detailed itinerary)
- Japanese-English interpreter
* Transport may take the form of rail/subway, shinkansen/bullet train, coach/bus, taxi etc.
Tour Price Excludes:
- Airfare to/from Japan
- Travel/Health Insurance
- Some meals (see attached detailed itinerary)
Registration/More Information:
- Registration: via electronic registration form on our website → tpm.jipms.jp (look under News & Topics)
- More Information: Email the International Business Division of JMAC TPM Company: [email protected]
Outline - Nov. 2014
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JAPAN MANUFACTURING
EXPERIENCE TOUR
0909-15 November 2014
ITINERARY
Saturday 08 November, 2014
- Early arrivals welcomed at Tokyo-Narita (NRT) or Tokyo-Haneda (HND)
- Transport from NRT/HND to Hotel *1
- Meals included: Dinner
Sunday 09 November, 2014
- Arrivals at Tokyo-Narita (NRT) or Tokyo-Haneda (HND)
- Transport from NRT/HND to Hotel *1
- Tour Briefing, Cultural Briefing, Sightseeing
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Monday 10 November, 2014
- TPM Knowledge Session: TPM Basics & Outline
- TPM Knowledge Session: TPM Advanced Activity - Operational Excellence
- Welcome Dinner
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tuesday 11 November, 2014
- Plant tour: Mitsubishi Rayon - Toyohashi Plant http://www.mrc.co.jp/english/
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday 12 November, 2014
- Participants must choose either:
(Japanese site only)
- Option A - Plant tour: Mikuni Partec, Makinohara plant http://www.mikuni-partec.co.jp/
- Option B - Monodzukuri Next 2014 http://www.jma.or.jp/next/en/index.html
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thursday 13 November, 2014
- Lean Production System: Lecture, Practical & Hands-on Training
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday 14 November, 2014
- Lean Production System: Lecture, Practical & Hands-on Training
- Farewell Dinner
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Saturday 15 November, 2014
- Debriefing & Sightseeing
- Early departures: Transport to Kansai International Airport (KIX) *1
- Meals included: Breakfast
Sunday 16 November, 2014
- Transport to Kansai International Airport (KIX) *1
- Meals included: Breakfast
*1
Airport transfers are included only for arrivals at NRT/HND and departures from KIX and are subject to arrival/departure times.
N.B. Participants who wish to arrive at earlier dates/depart at later dates must be fully responsible for their own arrangements
outside the above itinerary.
Itinerary - Nov. 2014
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JAPAN MANUFACTURING
EXPERIENCE TOUR
0909-15 November 2014
TOUR SUMMARY
Mitsubishi Rayon, Toyohashi Plant
Over 5 years of TPM Implementation
Mitsubishi Rayon is one of the top 25 acrylic composite fiber manufacturers in the world. JMAC TPM Company,
previously JIPM-Solutions, has been supporting the Toyohashi plant in its TPM activities for over 5 years.
Mitsubishi Rayon has been utilising TPM activities to deliver high quality products while simultaneously
eliminating losses from their production processes at all of their production facilities.
Mikuni Partec, Makinohara Plant
TPM Excellence Award, Category A-certified plant
Mikuni Partec, part of the Mikuni group, is a major supplier of engine parts to the automotive industry. A visit to
this plant will be beneficial for those participants that choose to undertake the Lean Production System lecture
and practical. TPM deployment at this plant has been certified with the TPM Excellence Award certification from
the Japan Institute of Plant Management (JIPM).
TPM Knowledge Sessions
These sessions will cover Total Production Management/Total Production Maintenance - from the basics & core
pillars - with participants able to learn about strategies for successful TPM implementation throughout an
organization. The focus of this sessions will be on understanding the essence of TPM as well as having the
opportunity to discuss advanced TPM acitivites and case studies. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask
questions and participate in discussions with experienced TPM trainers and consultants.
Lean Production System: Lecture, Practical & Hands-on Training
At the GPS Training Center, participants will attend a two-day Lean Production System program of lectures,
practicals and hands-on training. This training center is renowned throughout Japan and the world and
personnel from various companies, including some of the largest Japanese companies, have trained their staff
here. Combined with the TPM Knowledge Sessions, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself and learn what
your colleagues in Japan are also learning.
Monodzukuri Next 2014
Monodzukuri Next 2014 unites in one location over 320 Japanese and international exhibitors in the following 5
exhibition categories: Maintenance Technology, Factory & Production Status Visualization, Occupational Health
& Safety, Infrastructure Technology and Disaster Prevention. For participants who choose to visit Monodzukuri
Next 2014, this will be a unique opportunity to observe and investigate the latest manufacturing technologies in
Japan.
Tour Summary - Nov. 2014
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