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Since our core teachings & mentoring are deeply rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS), we focus on providing the best quality product or service, at the right time and at the lowest possible cost.
All businesses need people with "thinking capability"
Developing that "capable mass" supports sustainability
Capable mass requires a clear plan, learning opportunities, time and patience
Selection of key personnel with the desire to learn is vital
Generation of ideas, focused improvement areas and solutions is impactful to the bottom-line
From supporting and igniting Foundational Learning, to customizing a full suite of modular learning for the development of a Lean Academy or Center of Excellence.
Basic workshops that are Informative & Action Oriented
6 Core Fundamental Workshops that engage the mind, influence real processes and deliver outcomes.
Customized Practical Workshops for skill development
Designed to develop necessary skill sets and competencies to facilitate small to medium scoped projects.
Change Agents of Complexity Workshops
Enabling a deeper level of knowledge to expand influence across the value chain of the organization.
Business transformation and corporate culture
4 Phased Approach driving engagement, business strategies, execution & value generation.
Sustaining any TPS/Lean Transformation requires businesses and their leaders to have specific knowledge that is resident and constantly being shared with others. It is for this reason that we created the following “certification” workshops to support your journey.
(3-5 Months)
(4-7 Months)
(6-9 Months)
(8-12 Months)
Our certified global optimization experts (TPS/Lean Leadership Coaches) have more than 36+ years of experience implementing optimization initiatives in 40+ countries & cultures. To date, we have facilitated globally more than 250+ Kaizen Events, 60+ Gemba Cores & Senior Leaders Courses, 25 Project Kaizens & 12 OECP workshops and with a 98.7% successful implementation rate, we are confident that our methodologies change behaviors and impact the business on their bottom-line. This kind of experience helping companies and cultures adapt these “best practices” of TPS is why we are known as the “Masters of Execution”. Simply stated…WE MAKE IT WORK!
For more than 25+ years, we have been developing workshops akin to the Toyota Production System Thinking that engages, informs and inspires our clients. With our focus always on enhancing capabilities & competencies, our hands-on practical approach connected to real business issues, makes learning retention & application both fun and impactful.
Progressive methodology delivering measurable results across all business areas
Comprehensive approach to driving innovation across all business functions
Holistic approach combining TPS, TPM, TQM, and Talent Development
4 Phases, 29 Activities, 6-18 Months Deployment for sustainable change
Focused 4 Steps and Full Transformation 8 Steps approach
4-1-4 Plan: 4 Weeks Preparation, 1 Week Event, 4 Weeks Tracking. Highly intensive, focused improvement effort with 100% team member dedication.
5-Phase methodology capturing current sales practices, understanding value creation, and rethinking sales process activities via lean principles.
We believe in developing people first, as they are the foundation of any successful lean transformation.
Spending less time in the classroom and more at the “gemba” is key. 30% Classroom & Theory time, 70% Application & Actioning time. Learning through doing delivers lasting results!
We provide a holistic suite of services designed to embed Lean thinking into the DNA of your operations, from leadership coaching to digital integration.
"I had the pleasure of learning leadership and Kaizen under DJ at Peterbilt Motors for months. His ability to reach out and stretch an individual to empty their cup from bad habits to his methods of continuous improvement was an incredible journey. His style of teaching is fun and challenging. DJ has a deep knowledge of the Kaizen methodology and is able to teach by example."
Arturo
Manufacturing Manager
Truck Manufacturer (USA)
"I was introduced to DJ & Makoto when I was attending Lean Silver training at Jabil in Penang. The best thing that I liked about him is that he makes things very easy to understand & practical to implement. Most other consultants spend time only on classroom training, whereas with DJ, it's the perfect blend of classroom learning & practical application on the shopfloor."
Nishant
Change Leader & Production Manager
Malaysia
"It truly has been a pleasure getting to know DJ and learning from his deep experience in Lean / Continuous Improvement. His depth of understanding for the principles of kaizen are some of the most profound of anyone I've met to date."
Tim
CEO
Technology Firm (North America)
"This OE Project workshop taught us information for sure but they didn't just give it to us, we had to live every bit of it and through that, we experienced the horrors of traditional leadership and the advantages of lean leadership."
Rebbeca
Director of Engineering
Parts Supplier (USA/China)
"Learning from DJ is special. His ability to share knowledge and explain complex things with simple examples was fabulous. For me, learning is about creativity and DJ knows how to do that exceptionally well to help the learner, learn!"
Mouza
Senior Engineer,
UAE