テクノ経営総合研究所 List of Products and Services

This tool, developed and edited by Tekuno Management based on consulting achievements from 4,000 business locations, allows for a self-check of your factory's level. It not only enables comparisons with other factories but also facilitates recognition checks (perspectives) across different hierarchies, including executives, management, and on-site leaders. We encourage you to try it as a reference for future initiatives.

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"Inspect without fatigue and without strain! Understand the theory and training methods of peripheral vision inspection!" Customer quality demands continue to rise. On the other hand, inspection tasks that rely on human labor not only contribute to increased costs but also impose a high level of fatigue on inspectors due to the long hours of concentration required for visual inspections, creating a significant burden. This seminar will teach methods to enhance the efficiency of visual inspections while meeting the quality management standards demanded by customers. Through inspection exercises, participants will understand and practically experience the theory of peripheral vision inspection methods.

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"Four Points to Convey the Joy and Motivation of Improvement!" ■POINT(1) Understand the Essentials of 5S and Visualization 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and visualization are two sides of the same coin. We will teach you the secrets to creating a system that anyone can understand at a glance, eliminating the need to search, hesitate, or worry, and fostering a stress-free manufacturing environment. ■POINT(2) Enjoyable Practical Exercises to Learn with Mind and Body Through immersive practical exercises, you will grasp the principles of 5S and visualization. Direct instruction will provide insights and tips that cannot be learned from books or videos. This seminar will boost your confidence in implementing 5S and visualization. ■POINT(3) Develop a Love for Improvement and a Desire to Implement From simple idea improvements to advanced applications that break the monotony, we will introduce the depth of 5S and visualization with numerous concrete examples. The content will inspire you to engage in improvement activities starting tomorrow. ■POINT(4) Solve Participants' Problems with Request Cards There is no value in a seminar that only discusses generalities or is merely a listening experience. We will respond to various requests with over 35 years of practical experience, addressing on-site challenges and the essentials of 5S and visualization that aid in problem-solving.

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◆Eliminate dissatisfaction with previous training! 　■ Unable to apply training content to practical work 　■ Understood theoretically but unable to implement 　■ Theoretical education cannot address the complex situations in the field ◆Custom-made Tech-style TPS Training 　Conduct case studies using examples that match the characteristics of the target workplace. Participants can experience various improvement activities in real-time during the training, allowing them to immediately start improvement activities in the workplace after the training ends. Naturally, professional instructors will also provide solid guidance on acquiring basic TPS knowledge.

• Business Skills Seminar
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• Management Skills Seminar

Features of the "Custom-Made Factory Tour" ● Selection of tour destinations tailored to your company's needs, such as the purpose of the event and participants' job titles, from a database of approximately 5,000 facilities. ● By linking the tour with a seminar, it is possible to create a program with high training effectiveness. ⇒ With explanations and case studies provided by our consultants, it becomes a higher-level training-oriented tour!

• Business Skills Seminar
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• Management Skills Seminar

Strengthen the essential issues of "Three Powers for On-Site Innovation" and teach methods for cultivating workplace reform leaders who can deliver results and outcomes. ◆Essential issues for workplace reform leaders! Understanding and practicing manufacturing power ⇒ Transform the created leeway into added value productivity! Understanding and practicing on-site power ⇒ Eliminate "waste, inconsistency, and unevenness" in tasks and operations to create leeway! Understanding and practicing improvement power ⇒ Cultivate the ability to see waste and strengthen problem-solving skills.

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The method called "Cost Benchmark" aims to break away from traditional cost reduction activities and achieve significant product cost reductions through new concepts. By systematically executing projects involving the design and purchasing departments, it ensures reliable cost reductions and transforms the cost awareness of design and purchasing personnel, thereby changing your company's cost structure. We will introduce the essence of acquiring true cost competitiveness that goes beyond temporary cost reductions.

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As a measure to improve quality within clean rooms, clean technology has primarily been developed and cultivated in the semiconductor industry. Subsequently, many companies across various industries have adopted clean technology, significantly contributing to quality improvement and productivity enhancement. In recent years, the introduction of clean technology has accelerated in a wide range of companies to respond to the low prices of clean room equipment due to the advancement of deflation and the stringent quality demands from general consumers. However, the reality is that few companies have effectively utilized the special working environment of clean rooms in a meaningful way, merely implementing them in a formal manner, and linking them to management results through quality and productivity improvements. In this seminar, based on the instructor's specific experiences and concrete examples, we will explain the means to effectively utilize clean rooms not only for quality and productivity improvement but also to connect them to the management results of the company.

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As a measure to improve quality in clean rooms, clean technology has primarily been developed and nurtured in the semiconductor industry. Since then, many companies across various industries have adopted clean technology, significantly contributing to quality improvement and productivity enhancement. In recent years, the introduction of clean technology has accelerated in a wide range of companies to respond to the low prices of clean room equipment due to the advancement of deflation and the strict quality demands from general consumers. However, the reality is that few companies have effectively utilized the special working environment of clean rooms in a meaningful way, merely introducing them in a formal manner without linking them to management results through quality and productivity improvements. In this seminar, based on the instructor's specific experiences and concrete examples, we will explain the means to effectively utilize clean rooms not only for quality and productivity improvement but also to connect them to the company's management results.

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－－Training Theme－－ Enhancing Maintenance Capability with Full Participation from All Staff －－Program Overview－－ (1) What are the current status and issues of equipment maintenance? ⇒・No maintenance department ・Frequent trouble stoppages, etc. (2) What are the blind spots in equipment maintenance management? ⇒・Relying on the maintenance staff ・Lack of inter-organizational collaboration, etc. (3) Key points for enhancing on-site maintenance capability ⇒・Creating a "system" and "environment" for level improvement (4) Autonomous maintenance leading to reduced repair costs ⇒・Making loss costs visible (5) Exercises ・Open Discussion ⇒・Identifying and addressing company-specific issues

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Key to Surviving Overseas (Southeast Asia) Factories: Developing Local Leaders [Approach to Local Management] Fusion of Japanese Management and Local Management ■ Challenges in Managing Overseas Factories ■ Problem Awareness and Improvements from the Japanese (Parent Company) Side ■ Key Points for Management in Overseas Operations ■ Addressing High Turnover Rates Different from Japan ■ Case Study Exercises on Management Techniques

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【Recommended for companies like this】 There is hesitation in suddenly introducing a consultant... For small businesses, it is difficult to come up with the funds to hire a consultant... I want to improve and reform sales, SCM, and QMS, but I don't know how to get started...

• Management Seminar
• Sales Skills Seminar
• Management Seminar

~The Charm of Myanmar, Known as the Last Frontier of Asia~ 【Current State of Myanmar's Manufacturing Industry and How to Enter the Market】 ◆ Overview of Myanmar's Liberalization ◆ History and Potential of Myanmar ◆ Current Status and Outlook for Japanese Companies Entering the Market ◆ Advantages of Hiring Myanmar Nationals ◆ Steps and Considerations for Factory Entry ◆ Key Points for Local Factory Management

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◆Secrets of Factory Operations in a Multinational State (Malays, Chinese, Indians)◆ ◆◆◆◆Improving Productivity and Developing Human Resources◆◆◆◆ 【Program Overview】 1. National characteristics unique to subtropical regions 2. Features of a multi-ethnic and multicultural country 3. Japanese companies in Malaysia and recent trends 4. Considerations for 'manufacturing' in the Islamic world 5. Key points for improving productivity and boosting motivation 6. Roadmap for human resource development and introduction of improvement case studies

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Preparation to Avoid Difficulties on Site ~Managing Foreigners~ [Day 1] 'Preparation for Overseas Assignment' 1. Living abroad 2. Working abroad 3. Current situation of Japanese companies expanding overseas 4. Clarifying your mission 5. <<Exercise>> [Day 2] 'Practical Work in Overseas Factories' 1. Having a large number of subordinates with no prior experience 2. Managing foreigners 3. Factory operations to create a strong factory 4. New factories and expansions as the greatest opportunities 5. <<Exercise>> [Day 3] 'Financial Systems' 1. Financial systems and factory operations 2. <<Exercise>> 3. Localization 4. <<Summary of the Three Days>>

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"Practical Support Consultant and Experienced Manager of Chinese Factories Discusses the Activation and Empowerment of Local Talent" ◆ Current State of the Chinese Economy and Domestic Discontent ◆ Current Situation of Japanese Factories and Issues They Face ◆ Management That Exploits Low Wages Will Be Eliminated ◆ Joint Venture Risks with State-Owned Enterprises and Deficit Coverage ◆ Differences in Work Ethic Between Japanese and Chinese Workers ◆ Management and Development Understanding Chinese Temperament ◆ Specific Measures to Boost Motivation ◆ Initiatives for Building a Lean Factory

• Management Seminar
• Management Seminar
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This is targeted at presidents, directors, and executive officers. It is ideal for manufacturing companies with 100 to 500 employees. After the establishment of the new administration, the trend has shifted from a strong yen to a weak yen, requiring a swift response from the manufacturing industry. The roles of managers and supervisors (middle management) are becoming broader and more complex, addressing both domestic and overseas factory operations. How to capitalize on this opportunity!! It requires demonstrating leadership and management skills. We will explain the future activities of overseas and domestic bases.

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【Lecture Content】 【Acquiring Strong International Competitiveness】 ------------------------ 　■　Seminar Overview ------------------------ ◆Approach to Technology and Skill Transfer Based on the Four Classification Method ◆Transferring the Skills (Know-how) of the Baby Boomer Generation to the Next Generation ◆Building a System in the Mother Factory and Efficiently Deploying it to Overseas Factories ◆Putting a Brake on Stagnating Productivity and Quality ◆Improving Productivity in Indirect Departments through Multi-skilling ◆Until now, on-site improvements and VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering); from now on, "the Third Improvement"

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◆Lecture Content 　　　*The content may be subject to slight changes depending on the situation 　・The nature of strong manufacturing companies 　・Enhancing the capabilities of people and organizations through middle management 　・Practical production innovation directly linked to management results 　・"Mechanisms" and "systems" that change awareness and behavior 　・Awareness and behavior reform also changes quality 　・The current state of overseas factories and the nature of manufacturing sites in Japan

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◆◆◆ Seminar for Executives ◆◆◆ The collapse of the bubble economy and the Lehman Shock have led to ongoing challenges for companies. The roles of managers and supervisors (middle management) have become broader and more complex. This may be shaking the confidence in developing human resources (subordinates). In this seminar for executives, we will explain the essentials of "developing the next generation of management talent" equipped with leadership and management skills, incorporating various case studies.

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◆◆◆◆ Due to popular demand, the second event is being held! ◆◆◆◆ 【Differentiating corporate value with "action-oriented human resources" and "self-reliant organizations" to build a competitive structure】 ■ To transform people's motivation and awareness and achieve management results ■ Comprehensive reform of indirect and direct departments, creating a new flow with changed ideas and perspectives ■ Realizing a corporate structure that creates value from the customer's perspective and can continuously provide it ■ Building a structure that enhances true competitiveness domestically and can compete overseas ■ Proposals for specific activities to learn from success and failure cases

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A simple question from a field worker: "How can we find waste?" We respond: "Recognizing value. Everything else is waste." 【Lecture Content】 ◆ How to differentiate between value time and waste time ◆ Value efficiency = A new strategy for manufacturing ◆ What is the value efficiency (%) of top companies? ◆ Middle management holds the key to increasing value efficiency ◆ Value time and waste time in sales and indirect operations ◆ Creating value for three years ahead (active engagement)

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In the harsh economic environment, companies are engaging in various forms of production innovation and improvement activities to survive. However, among management executives, there are some who feel stuck in their activities, and as leaders, many may have challenges in reassessing their roles in reform and improvement, enhancing practical capabilities, and linking these to business results. Simply relying on a "top-down" approach will not advance internal reform. What should be done... Perhaps it is a good opportunity to reflect on this. 【Program Overview】 1. Reasons why the intentions of management executives do not permeate in internal reform 2. How to integrate "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches? 3. The original role of executives in guiding activities 4. The importance of awareness and mindset reform 5. How to cultivate people and change financial statements through activities 6. Case studies - Human resource development and improving productivity and motivation

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A simple question from a field worker: "How can we find waste?" We respond: "Recognizing value. Everything else is waste." 【Lecture Content】 ◆ How to distinguish between value time and waste time ◆ Value efficiency = a new strategy for manufacturing ◆ What is the value efficiency (%) of top companies? ◆ Middle management holds the key to improving value efficiency ◆ Value time and waste time in sales and indirect operations ◆ Creating value for three years ahead (active engagement)

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【Lecture Content】 * The content may be subject to slight changes depending on the situation. ◆ The Nature of Strong Manufacturing Companies ◆ The Drama of Achieving Management Results through Production Innovation Activities ◆ The Mechanism for Changing Awareness and Behavior: "VPM" ◆ Awareness and Behavioral Reform Changes Quality ◆ The Current State of Overseas Factories and the Nature of Manufacturing Sites in Japan

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For companies expanding into Thailand, the expectations for the role of Thailand as a central manufacturing hub in the context of globalization are increasing amid significant fluctuations in the surrounding environment. However, in the face of harsh conditions such as the rise in minimum wage and the proliferation of competing companies from the "Next China," it is essential to harness the latent power of Thai employees and promote localization through collaboration with Japanese counterparts in order to sustain and increase profits. At TMCT (Techno Management Consulting Thailand), we have been steadily building our consulting track record in Thailand to meet your expectations. Based on the trust we have established through our previous activities, we aim to contribute to the economic and technological development of Thailand and neighboring countries, while continuing our efforts to enhance friendly relations between Japan and various countries. On the day of the seminar, after presentations by our representatives and consultants, as well as practical case studies from companies that have implemented VPM, we will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in mutual exchange and information sharing during a networking event. We sincerely invite you to take part in this opportunity.

• Management Seminar
• Management Seminar
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What is necessary for a leader is to convey the top policy to subordinates in their own voice, to ensure understanding and agreement, and to develop the ability to motivate people. The process of activities itself becomes a setting for nurturing individuals. This is a seminar for management executives where two instructors clearly explain how leaders can drive growth in the company and create systems to strengthen the factory foundation, in accordance with the human resource development program of VPM (Value Producing Management). Now, let's put it into practice starting tomorrow!

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A simple question from a field worker: "How can we identify waste?" We respond: "Recognizing value. Everything else is waste." 【Lecture Content】 ◆ How to differentiate between value time and waste time ◆ Value efficiency = A new strategy for manufacturing ◆ What is the value efficiency (%) of top companies? ◆ The middle management holds the key to improving value efficiency ◆ Value time and waste time in sales and indirect operations ◆ Creating value for three years ahead (active engagement)

• Management Seminar
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**Lecture Content** **Acquiring Strong International Competitiveness** ------------------------ **Seminar Overview** ------------------------ ◆ Approaches to the Transmission of Technology and Skills Based on the Four Classification Method ◆ Passing on the Skills (Know-how) of the Baby Boomer Generation to the Next Generation ◆ Establishing a System in the Mother Factory and Efficiently Expanding to Overseas Factories ◆ Putting a Stop to Stagnating Productivity and Quality ◆ Improving Productivity in Indirect Departments through Multi-skilled Workers ◆ Until now, on-site improvements and VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering); from now on, "the third improvement"

• Management Seminar
• Management Seminar
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【Lecture Content】 ~ Introducing timely knowledge and ideas that are useful for management innovation ~ Our company has been involved in supporting management reform for over 33 years at more than 3,500 business locations both domestically and internationally. We will hold a management innovation seminar as outlined below. We sincerely invite you to participate in this opportunity to succeed in these confusing times. ◆ What generates profit is 【Manufacturing Department】 Producing good products as quickly as possible and at the lowest cost ◆ What creates the company's future is 【Design and Development Department】 The creation of new products and technical capabilities that meet customer demands Costs are determined by design technical capabilities at the design stage ◆ What drives company growth is 【Sales Department】 Securing profits depends on the volume of orders (work volume) ◆ What leads to a good company is 【Management and Indirect Departments】 The management of goods and information influences costs Breaking away from person-dependent tasks is key to indirect improvements ◆ What strengthens the company is 【Management】 Reforms should be advanced from the top down

• Management Seminar
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【Lecture Content】 ■Now is the time for new actions! Regarding the seminar Our company has been involved in supporting management reform for over 33 years, working with more than 3,500 business locations both domestically and internationally. We will hold a management innovation seminar as outlined below. In order to thrive in these chaotic times, we sincerely invite you to participate in this opportunity. ◆Value design from the perspective of product functionality ◆Goal setting through benchmarking ◆Human resource development by strengthening purchasing and design capabilities ◆Bold reform of employee awareness and actions ◆The results of activities impact management figures 　　　　↓↓↓↓ 【Establishing a system for developing globally lowest-priced products】

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【Lecture Content】 【"Motivated Human Resources" and "Self-reliant Organizations" to Differentiate Corporate Value and Build Competitive Strength】 ◆ To transform people's motivation and awareness to achieve management results ◆ Integrated reform of indirect and direct departments, creating a new flow with changed ideas and perspectives ◆ Realizing a corporate structure that creates value from the customer's perspective and can continuously provide it ◆ Enhancing true competitiveness domestically and building a structure that can compete internationally ◆ Proposals for specific activities based on learning from success and failure cases

• Management Seminar
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Lightweight, strong, and resistant to rust, aluminum is a metallic element abundantly found in the Earth's crust. Its wide range of applications and possibilities extends infinitely, from everyday goods and packaging materials to electronics and industrial uses. Toyo Aluminum K.K. is a company that researches the excellent properties of aluminum and contributes to society and industry. The company's history began in 1931 with the establishment of Sumitomo Aluminum Co., Ltd. in Osaka by Sumitomo and Alcan, one of the world's leading aluminum manufacturers from Canada. Through the changes of the times, it has been producing high-quality products that create living culture from Japan to the world. The water-repellent packaging material Toyal Lotus is a product inspired by nature. The three-dimensional mesh fractal, which took over a decade to develop, was inspired by the lotus leaf. "The mechanism that prevents yogurt from sticking to the lid" may seem inconspicuous, but it is actually profound. This is the essence of Toyo Aluminum K.K. The Gunma Processing Plant is a facility that manufactures aluminum foil for the domestic market. It is working on improving productivity and optimizing inventory in the manufacturing sector. Improvement activities involving production management and sales departments were covered. (Excerpt from ASAP 2013 No. 1) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

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In 1919, Kurozaki Harima Co., Ltd. was established in Yahata, Kitakyushu. With the founding motto of "better, faster, cheaper," the company has played a crucial role in supporting the domestic and international steel industry and core industries through the manufacturing and sales of refractory materials. The temperature of molten iron ranges from 1600 to 1800 degrees Celsius, making refractory materials essential for blast furnaces that can withstand high temperatures. The production of refractory materials with excellent quality and precision requires advanced technology and experience. Recently, the company has continued to challenge various possibilities of new materials, including fine ceramics based on the material technology cultivated through refractory materials and the development of comfortable and beautiful living spaces. The company has a long-standing tradition of improvement activities. To elevate practical capabilities in manufacturing sites towards a new stage of on-site improvement, they have initiated the KMS-2 activity. This time, we covered that site. (Excerpt from ASAP 2012 No. 6) For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant
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• ISO-related consultant

Fukai Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of automotive sheet metal parts with a complete production system. The company's products are utilized in all vehicle models, including Subaru's Legacy, as well as Nissan's Cima, Fuga, Fairlady Z, and Skyline, establishing a high level of trust and evaluation. The headquarters and Otsuki factory, located in the birthplace of the Ashikaga clan, which established the Muromachi shogunate, is a massive factory with a total site area of 52,000 tsubo and a total floor area of 8,400 tsubo. It features the latest technology, including 3D CAD that pursues speed and reality, plasma and laser welding machines developed through unique research and development, and innovative welding robot lines and unmanned press lines that break conventional concepts. This factory utilizes the latest functions and reports on improvement activities aimed at staying one step ahead in manufacturing. (Excerpt from ASAP 2012 No. 4) For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog.

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The impact of the Lehman Shock has led to sluggish sales, and the increasing inventory is putting pressure on cash flow. To promote active investment, an organization-wide inventory reduction project has been initiated. The purpose of introducing consulting is speed! We interviewed the SCM promotion department that oversees the reforms. (*Excerpt from ASAP 2012 No. 1) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

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The current economic situation, characterized by a strong yen, the overseas expansion of manufacturing, and the hollowing out of domestic industries, presents a challenging era for Japan's manufacturing sector. This booklet introduces cost reduction methods and ideas from five different perspectives to enhance international competitiveness. Those who request the materials will receive five copies as a gift. 【Contents of the Problem-Solving Book】 ■ Comprehensive Strengthening Measures for "Price Competitiveness" Dominating the World ■ How Low Can Costs Go? ■ Improvement Points for Overseas Factories ■ Major Reform of Indirect Departments with VPM! ■ "Leadership Development Method for Promoting Reforms" will be taught! *For more details, please inquire or view the details from the catalog download. The first 10 people who download the catalog will be able to attend our seminar for free. If you are interested, please contact us through the "Inquiry Form" or check the content in the email we will send you and reply. 【Seminar List】 http://seminar.tmng.co.jp/

• Management Seminar
• Management Seminar
• Management Skills Seminar

Mitsui Hygiene Materials was established in Thailand as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. The company is responsible for the manufacturing and sales of non-woven fabrics and breathable films used in medical and nursing care settings, and it continues to operate at full production capacity. "Empowering local employees in Thailand is essential for increasing productivity" -- This initiative for awareness reform was triggered by the headquarters' policy. The key point was that local employees could engage in improvement activities using their own language for communication. After the introduction of consulting, we visited the company’s factory, which is steadily producing results. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant
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• ISO-related consultant

Contributing to the high-tech industry with ultra-precision surface processing technology—Nitta Haas Co., Ltd. was established through a joint investment between Nitta Corporation, renowned as a leading company in industrial belts, and Rodel Inc. (now The Dow Chemical Company), a top manufacturer of polishing pads for semiconductor devices. The Kyoto factory we visited for this interview is a state-of-the-art research and development and manufacturing base aimed at next-generation technology development. Through four years of consulting, Techno Management has been supporting the company's improvement activities from the sidelines. The company provides ultra-precision polishing systems for silicon wafers across Asia and boasts a 90% global market share in semiconductor device polishing systems. The challenges continue to expand into polishing fields such as LCD glass substrates and hard disks, as well as further enhancing the precision of technology. This time, we visited the company's Kyoto factory. (Excerpt from ASAP 2011 No. 6) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

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"Cherished by citizens and contributing to citizens," Citizen TIC Corporation is a company that, as a pioneer in facility clocks, develops a consistent business from design to manufacturing, sales, and maintenance, centered around three pillars: time, measurement, and information. With a tradition of over 60 years, it is the second oldest in the Citizen Group, and many of the facility clocks seen across Japan, including the recently renovated large clocks at JR Hakata Station and Osaka Station, are works of the company, overflowing with design and ideas. Additionally, the company's products, well-known for their sports timing systems, have become indispensable in various sports competition scenes. The origin of the company name is based on the Latin phrase "Terra Incognita," meaning "unknown land," from Marco Polo's "The Travels of Marco Polo," which inspired the term Terra Incognita Clock, meaning "a clock that no one has ever seen." This time, we visited the headquarters factory of the company, which continues to develop products with technical prowess and creativity. (Excerpt from ASAP 2011 No. 5) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

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Yokkaichi-juku, which flourished as a post town on the Tōkaidō, was a junction for pilgrimage to Ise and a crucial transportation hub for both land and sea. Every spring, the cherry blossom trees along the banks of the Jussui River and the Kaizō River in the city attract many visitors. Today, Yokkaichi City stands as a representative city of the Chukyo industrial zone and is one of Japan's leading industrial clusters. From the Port Building, constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the port (100 meters tall), one can enjoy views of the Suzuka Mountains and the nighttime scenery of the Yokkaichi Port oil complex. The company we visited this time, Uchida Kanko Co., Ltd., was founded during the Meiji era. It is a company that designs, manufactures, and constructs communication towers and overhead wire fittings based on its expertise in processing iron. With a strong technical foundation, the company maintains stable performance and is currently promoting initiatives for improvement activities. I had the opportunity to hear about their efforts regarding improvement activities, which focus on strengthening on-site capabilities. (Excerpt from ASAP 2011 No. 3) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

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Toyo Pack International Co., Ltd. was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. in August 2006. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of plastic containers and the filling of various beverages through OEM. After the introduction of consulting, we visited the company's factory, which has been producing steady results. (Excerpt from ASAP 2009 No. 4) For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog.

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Nizukudo in Hakata, Kyushu, is a famous Japanese confectionery manufacturer known for its signature sweet "Hakata no Hito." Recently, they have been developing products with rich ideas, such as the limited release of a long Baumkuchen packaged in designs inspired by the 0 Series Shinkansen and the popular SL Hitoyoshi train operated by JR Kyushu. They are also focusing on improving the factory environment to enhance the quality and reliability that customers have loved for a long time. With the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen just around the corner, we had the opportunity to cover the vibrant headquarters in Hakata. (Excerpt from ASAP 2010 No. 6) For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog.

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Shan Yang Electric Co., Ltd. Kamikawa Factory is located in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. A quarter of its spacious site, which is 1.4 times the size of Tokyo Dome, has been turned into green space, making it a state-of-the-art factory that considers environmental protection with facilities for solar power generation and rainwater utilization. It has established a groundbreaking production technology called the "Induction System," enabling integrated production from product processing to assembly. In its third year of consulting implementation, we visited the factory, which is steadily producing results. (Excerpt from ASAP 2010 No. 5) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

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Founded in 1946, the company boasts over 60 years of history and is a unique enterprise that produces custom-made machine tools with a complete order system, excelling in the field of large and specialized processing machines with unmatched creativity and high reliability. In the reception room where we spoke, numerous letters of appreciation from well-known domestic companies are prominently displayed, reflecting a solid corporate structure supported by history and tradition. I spoke with the fifth president, Yoshirō Honma, who is working on new management reforms while inheriting the founder's aspirations. (Excerpt from ASAP 2010 No. 4) For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant
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• ISO-related consultant