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Digital Lean Mission
(Smart Manufacturing) for SME

18 - 24 October 2026
Osaka & Tokyo, Japan
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Smart Manufacturing Excellence for Small & Medium Enterprises

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Osaka

Osaka

  • Interactive In-Class Session
  • Study Visit
  • Business Talk
  • Cultural Exploration
Tokyo

Tokyo

  • Benchmarking Visit
  • Departure
Why Toyota?

Learn from the World's #1 Lean Manufacturing Pioneer

The Toyota Production System (TPS) is the gold standard of lean manufacturing, adopted by world-class organisations across all industries. This mission gives SMEs the rare opportunity to study TPS principles directly at the source — in Japan.

Experience first-hand how Toyota integrates Kaizen (continuous improvement), Just-In-Time production, Jidoka (automation with a human touch), and smart manufacturing technologies to achieve zero waste and maximum productivity.

Participants will gain actionable insights on how to apply these world-renowned methodologies to their own SME operations back in Malaysia.

Core Learning Focus
Toyota Production System (TPS)
Learn the philosophy behind Just-In-Time, pull systems, standardised work, and how Toyota achieves near-zero defects in production.
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
Understand how small, incremental changes drive massive long-term improvements. Experience Kaizen workshops and Gemba walks on the factory floor.
Smart Automation & Industry 4.0
Explore Jidoka (automation with human intelligence), IoT-enabled production lines, robotics, and how Japanese factories integrate AI into manufacturing.
Digital Lean for SMEs
Practical frameworks to adopt digital lean tools in small and medium enterprises — from value stream mapping to real-time production monitoring.
Key Takeaways
Apply TPS principles to your own factory operations
Build a Kaizen culture within your organisation
Identify automation opportunities for SME-scale production
Reduce waste and boost productivity using lean-digital tools
Program Itinerary

6 Days of Immersive Learning

D1
Day 1

Depart to Kansai (Osaka) Airport

D2
Day 2

Arrival in Osaka / Visit / Check-In / Orientation

D3
Day 3

Interactive In-Class Session / Study Visit

D4
Day 4

In-Class Session / Business Talk

D5
Day 5

Cultural Exploration / Study Visit

D6
Day 6

Depart to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Who Should Attend?

Designed for Leaders & SME Practitioners

Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
C-Suite Executives
Managing Directors
Senior Operations Leaders
Lean Practitioners
Strategic Planners
Functional Heads
HR & L&D Leaders
Toyota Manufacturing Plant
What's Included

All-Inclusive Package

Flight
Bullet Train
Accommodation
Meals
Insurance
Training Kits
Ground Transfers
Airport Transfers

Full schedule is upon request

In line with our ESG efforts, we only accept online registration

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