KAIZEN® Tours are an integral part of the services offered by the KAIZEN® Institute worldwide. These tours are one of the premier Lean study tours available in the world today. KAIZEN® Institute run these tours throughout the year and the 2009 programme will be available shortly.

KAIZEN® Tours are designed for those looking to benchmark themsleves against the world’s best and as a learning experience on your Lean journey to operational excellence.

Join participants from around the world on a remarkable five-and-a-half-day tour and experience seven world class Japanese companies in the Nagoya area of Japan. Our KAIZEN® Tour host companies are successful companies, often honored with awards in their respective industries. This tour affords a ‘behind the scenes’ view into the production and service segments of the host companies’ facilities; providing a look at current Lean trends in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Masaaki Imai, author of the best-selling lean management books „KAIZEN®“ and Gemba KAIZEN®“, and Founder of the KAIZEN® Institute, the leading global consulting firm, will accompany the tour. This unique opportunity will provide you with the best learning outcome possible, through Mr. Imai‘s lectures and informal discussions, to meet your own business requirements.

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