Learning about Kaizen in Tokyo, Japan.
Weco (Pty) Ltd received an invitation from the Japanese Productivity Centre (JPC) to join them in Tokyo, Japan to learn more about the Japanese approach to 5s and Lean Manufacturing. We were afforded this opportunity because of the work we have done at our own factory and our membership with Productivity SA. The team was really excited to take this opportunity to learn how we can make even more changes in our factory and cut down on wastages and increase our productivity. The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) were attentive hosts and Henry Gomes, our Technical Director had an insightful trip to Japan. He was joined by members of other African companies which turned out to be a fantastic networking and learning opportunity in itself. In Japan, they focus on 5s and Kaizen Manufacturing which focus on quality, cost, delivery, and service. The purpose of the trip was to promote the Kaizen methodology in other countries, which Weco has embraced and implemented thro