TPS STUDY MISSION TO TOYOTA JAPAN
Upcoming TPS Study Missions to Japan
Summer Mission 2025 - 17th Aug to 24th Aug
Fully Booked. Register for Waiting List
Winter Mission 2025 - 14th Dec to 21st Dec
10 Seats Remaining
Program Highlights
Best For
CEOs, COOs, Operational Leaders and Senior Managers
Workshops
Two hands-on workshops to understand the application of TPS
Factory Tours
Four guided factory tours including Toyota Assembling Plant
Networking
Get to know TPS practitioners from around the world.
Visit Iternarary
Day 01 | Arrival & Orientation
- Arrive in Japan & Travel to the Hotel at Nagoya | Check in Time – 3.00 pm
- 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm : Orientation to Japanese Culture. Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony & Dinner
Day 02 | Workshop on TPS
- 9.00 am – 5.00 pm : Hands-on Experience in TPS Basics and Kaizen Methodology
- 6.30 pm Onwards: Japanese Dinner & Networking
Day 03 | Workshop & Toyota Meuseam
- 9.00 am – 12.00 pm : Prelimenary Study of the Factory Tour
- 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm : Explore Toyota Meuseam with Matsudaira Sensei
- 6.30 pm Onwards: Japanese Dinner & Networking
Day 04 | Toyota Supplier Factory Visits
- 8.00 am – 12.00 pm : Factory Visit 1 – Mifune (Manufacturing parts for instrument panels, fuel tanks, and seats)
- 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm : Visit 2 – Toyotake (CAr seat cover manufacturer)
- 6.30 Onwards : Japanese Dinner & Networking
Day 05 | Toyota Supplier Factory Visits
- 8.00 am – 12.00 pm : Factory Visit 3 – Avex (Ultra-precision/high-accuracy cutting/grinding processing parts)
- 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm : Travel to Tokyo for Toyota Assembly Plant Visit Preparation
Day 06 | Toyota Assembly Plant
- 8.00 am – 12.00 pm : Factory tour to Toyota Assembly Plant
- 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm : Reflection & Certification Awarding Ceromony
Day 07 | Reflection & Sightseeing
- 9.00 am Onwards: Hansei Reflection Break (Participants to use the day for reflection and site seeing in Japan)
Day 08 | Departure
Day | Key Area | Outcomes |
01 | Full Day Outward Bound Training with Physical Activities, Games and Challenges | Managing and overcoming inner criticism and self-doubt |
Enhancing creativity, problem solving skills | ||
Increasing collaboration | ||
Resolving intra-group or personal conflicts | ||
Maintaining work-life balance with quality outcome |
Visit Highlights
Factory Tour to Toyota Assembly Plant
Witness how Toyota uses TPS concepts like Jidoka and Just-In-Time (JIT) in their daily operations. These principles are practically applied in the assembly environment to ensure efficiency, quality, and reduced waste.
Toyota Tier I Supplier Visit
During the visit, we explore Tier 1 factories like Somic and Toyotake to gain a deeper understanding of how TPS is implemented across Toyota’s supplier base.
Toyota Tier II Supplier Visits
An Impressive fully automated manufacturing facility with digital lean concepts in practice. It is a fantastic experience to walk through the process and understand the details and TPS practices at Gemba. Factories like Avex/ Mifune will be visited during the tour
Basic TPS and Kaizen Hands-on Workshop
We begin with a basic TPS and Kaizen workshop to help participants grasp the fundamentals, conducted by senior TPS senseis from Toyota Engineering Corporation.
Prelimenary Factory Study Session
A dedicated workshop is conducted to highlight key concepts participants will observe during the factory visits and how these practices relate to the overall TPS methodology. This session also provides an opportunity to ask questions and clarify observations directly with the sensei.
Explore Toyota Museam
The Toyota Museum visit showcases TPS principles through historical exhibits and interactive displays, highlighting their impact on manufacturing.
Expert Dinner Dialogues
Engage in insightful conversations with TPS experts over dinner, discussing real-world applications and advanced concepts in a relaxed setting.
Japanese Cultural Experience
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with activities such as a traditional tea ceremony, providing a deep understanding of its customs and aesthetics.
Expand Your Network
Expand your network by connecting with TPS practitioners worldwide. Create lasting relationships with like-minded professionals.
Previous Mission Visit Experience
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Create a memorable lasting experience, witness how TPS works in the real world, learn from the source, clarify your doubts, and make friends around the world.
Upcoming Missions 2025
Summer Mission – 17th Aug to 24th Aug 2025 | Register Before 17th June
Winter Mission – 14th Dec to 21st Dec 2025 | Register Before 14th Oct
Investment USD $4950
The above cost does NOT include airfare and visa-related expenses.
All related costs, including workshops, factory tours, 3-star single room hotel accommodation, variety of meal options, and tour related transportation charges, are included in the above price.
Special discount for TPS Grade IV , TMS Grade IV and TPS Grade III Certificate Holders
APAC & AUS +6586849818
S. ASIA & MIDDLE EAST +94777318299
EU, NORTH/ SOUTH AMERICA & AFRICA +447507389645
Our Previous Missions
Meet Your Senseis
Toshio Horikiri
Chairman of Toyota Engineering Corporation
Toshio Horikiri has had a distinguished career with Toyota. Since 2017, he has been the Chairman of Toyota Engineering Corporation and TMS TPS Certification Institute Japan.
Since 2008, he has also served as CEO of Toyota Management Institute in Nagoya, providing training on the Toyota Management System, and as Chief Director of TMS & TPS Certificate Institution.
His past roles include Chief Engineer for Overseas Production Support and China Project Division, General Manager at Kuozui Motors in Taiwan, and Assistant Manager in the Body Engineering Department, starting his career in 1966.
Yasuhito Matsudaira
Senior Consultant at TMS & TPS Certificate Institute of Toyota Engineering Corp. Worked in Toyota Motor Corp since 1979
After joining Toyota Motor Corp in 1979, Mr Matsudaira worked in the production technology and manufacturing division, starting as a technical expert in mechanical parts welding and integrated manufacturing processes in Japan.
Then he held positions as assistant director/ general manager in production preparation and technology development for resin parts, chassis parts, electronic parts, and final assembly lines.
He also served as a project leader in launching new vehicle plants in the United States and Canada. More recently, he worked as a representative vice president for Primearth EV Energy Co., a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic that produces secondary batteries for vehicles.
In 2017, Mr Matsudaira became a senior consultant at Toyota Engineering Corp and Toyota Management Institute. Now he is using his expertise in TPS and TMS to serve many industries beyond the automotive sector.
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