JapanMAY 6-10, 2024
FocusIn: Japan Production System Benchmarking will be held in and around Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan from May 6-10, 2024.
The event will be co-hosted by FocusIn and Alfra to provide a wide range of expertise and insight. We will lead a multi-day workshop on manufacturing best practices, improvement philosophy, and systems development.
Site tours will be held at the primary operating facilities of Toyota and other global manufacturers.
Registration - $7,995 per Seat
- Visits to world-class plants (Toyota and others)
- Seminars and workshops inside factories
- Welcome & closing dinners
- 5 Hotel nights
- Local Transportation (Bus & Shinkansen train)
- Breakfast & Lunch
- *Participation fee does not include airfare, travel insurance, and personal expenses (own dinners and optional activities).
Why Japan?
This environment offers a unique operating landscape in which to learn. Japan is one of the world's leading industrialized economies, and there are many companies to benchmark. We will use this backdrop during the event to offer proximity to site visits with globally leading brands.
Sample Event Agenda We are pleased to offer a blend of learning experiences
| Sunday, May 5th | |
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| 4:00pm Target to arrive & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:00pm Hotel Check-in |
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| 6:30pm Welcome mixer & introductions |
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| Monday, May 6th | |
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| 8:00am Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 12:00pm Lunch & Transit |
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| 1:00pm Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 4:00pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:30pm Day 1 Close |
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| 6:30pm Group welcome dinner |
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| Tuesday, May 7th | |
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| 8:00am Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 12:00pm Lunch & Transit |
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| 1:00pm Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 4:00pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:30pm Day 2 Close |
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| Wednesday, May 8th | |
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| 8:00am Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 12:00pm Lunch & Transit |
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| 1:00pm Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 4:00pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:30pm Day 3 Close |
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| Thursday, May 9th | |
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| 8:00am Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 12:00pm Lunch & Transit |
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| 1:00pm Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 4:00pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:30pm Day 4 Close |
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| 6:30pm Group closing dinner |
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| Friday, May 10th | |
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| 8:00am Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 12:00pm Lunch & Transit |
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| 1:00pm Production Tour or Workshop Session |
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| 4:00pm Debrief & transfer to Hotel |
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| 5:30pm Final Close |
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Event Highlights
Site Visits at Best-Practice Companies
Explore some of Japan’s most advanced manufacturing facilities with an in-depth tour of the factory environments.
After each tour will be a group debrief:
- Group Observations and Question & Answer Session
- Learn from the unique perspectives of facilitators and fellow participants
- Group Discussion comparing elements of engaging a workforce and developing a culture of continuous improvement
Event Learning Objectives
Experience the unique Japanese Culture, get a deeper understanding of values like respect, cleanliness, and discipline, and how these are embedded in day-to-day life and work environments.
- Kaizen training with Japanese sensei: learn core concepts of the Kaizen philosophy direct on the shop-floor
- Visit some of the most mature Kaizen companies in the world like Lexus, Toyota, and Daihatsu, among others
- See elements of the Lean principles in real life, like visual management, standard work, and problem-solving
Group Networking and Events
We will take advantage of the unique location during the event to offer several group networking opportunities. We will offer group dinners during the event to promote collaboration between participant companies. Each evening, we will also offer plans to enjoy the local culture.
Guest Information
Hotel Accommodation
Central Tokyo & Nagoya
Central locations will allow for co-located hotel accommodation and learning sessions in the heart of each city. This will also offer proximity to restaurants, bars, and other attractions.
We will provide additional information regarding local attractions during the event.