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Japan Here I Come!

by Ron Pereira on January 11th, 2008

I am excited to announce that I am headed to see lean manufacturing at its best as I join Gemba Research on their upcoming Japan Kaikaku Experience.

We arrive in Japan March 9 and the plans are to visit the following companies during the trip.

  • Toyota Kyushu
  • TOTO Kokura
  • Omron Taiyo Beppu
  • Saishunka Pharmaceuticals
  • NGK Miyanojo - Kagoshima

I will be taking lots of pictures (when permitted of course) and hope to even break out a camcorder when possible. I will do my best to share all of my experiences with you over the blog. So stay tuned!

If you have any questions for me to ask or things you would like me to watch for while in Japan please email me or leave a comment below.

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8 comments...What do you think?

  1. Posted by Toyota » Japan Here I Come! 11th January, 2008 at 8:57 pm

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  2. Posted by Brad 12th January, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Congats! I look forward to hearing all about Japan. Maybe someday I will get to go on the trip too.

  3. Posted by Mark Graban 12th January, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    That’s exciting! Can’t wait to hear (and see) about your exploits!!

    I remember when Mike Wroblewski (of the Got Boondoggle? blog) wrote about a trip he made:

    http://gotboondoggle.blogspot.com/2006/09/japan-day-1-toyota-motor-kyushu.html

  4. Posted by Ron Pereira 12th January, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks Brad and Mark. Funny thing is Mike’s posts way back when really got me wanting to make this trip. It is going to be awesome.

  5. Posted by Rob 13th January, 2008 at 1:29 am

    Hey Ron! Sounds great. Be prepared for jet lag and l-o-n-g days. Don’t forget to charge-up the digital camera and take spare underwear.

    Check out my photos here:
    http://tinyurl.com/2efdz5

    I particularly like this one:
    http://tinyurl.com/26gqkt

    Bon voyage!

  6. Posted by Chris 14th January, 2008 at 8:36 am

    I was fortunate enough to go a couple of years ago. Gemba Research runs a top quality trip!

  7. Posted by Ron Pereira 14th January, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    Thanks for all the comments and links everyone. I am definitely stoked about the trip!

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