New Tendencies in Quality Management

Tradition updated

Kozo Sakano, Director Process Improvement Japan

The Toyota Production System Basics

KAIZEN

JIDOKA JUST IN TIME

STANDARDIZATION

Great Results

What is possible?

Aisin Sieiki Grp Maintains profits during GFC

Drastic drop in production, Profit was sustained - without staff layoffs or reduction of R&D budget

New Innovative Steel processing method developed

0 Accidents for 5 years

0 Machine Breakdowns for 3 years

5S

WASTEProfit Sustained!

“When busy, it is very difficult to reduce waste, implement continuous improvement and 5S consistently. It became easier to do this at Aisin Seiki after the GFC. This is the power of engaging total participation in the fundamentals.”

Yamauchi San, Fmr President

The Aisin Seiki Group during the GFC

Supply Chain Re-established in 2 Weeks!

An Efficient Construction Site

5S Throughout the Day Orderliness & Safety at all Times

Quality & Vitality

Creating A Workplace full of VitalityRespect + Skill Development + Quality

Processes

Is your process capable of high performance?

Process Capability

Standardisation

Communications & Relations

Is the way you are doing business capable of ensuring success?

Are your leaders consistently developing & mentoring staff – keeping up momentum & skill development?

Are your standards and performance expectations made clear and upheld?

The Toyota Business Management System

The real genius of Toyota

Practical strategies

embedded in a business

philosophy

Drives Innovation & Growth