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JICA Project on Strengthening Manufacturing Enterprises through Quality and Productivity Improvement (KAIZEN) in the United Republic of Tanzania (JFY2013 - 2015)

“KAIZEN”, one of the Japanese Management Technique, is highly appreciated to strengthen support for manufacturing enterprises in quality and productivity improvement in Tanzania. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) established Tanzania KAIZEN Unit (TKU) to disseminate “KAIZEN” in July 2012 under the Department of Industry Development. 

 ChuSanRen dispatched technical experts to Tanzania for 3 years. ChuSanRen contributed to train on “KAIZEN Trainers and KAIZEN Master Trainers” so that they can disseminate KAIZEN practices all over the country in the long term. In 2014, ChuSanRen held “Training for KAIZEN master trainer (Method and Tools)” for 1 month in Japan.

JICA Champions for Societal Manufacturing (CSM) and Visionary Leaders For Manufacturing Program (VLFM Program) in India (JYF2007 - 2018)

Manufacturing sector plays a key role towards sustainable development of India. ChuSanRen dispatched a technical expert for Champions for Societal Manufacturing (CSM) and Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM). The CSM Project was implemented based on the framework and outcomes of the VLFM Project to create visionary leaders in the Indian manufacturing sector. The project produced numerous visionary leaders transform the manufacturing culture so far.

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Contribution to 5S activities dissemination in Sri Lanka

“5S” is abbreviated from the Japanese words Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in Order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), Shitsuke (Sustain). It is one of Japanese management methods, bottom-up-style participatory activities of housekeeping. 

 In 1980s, our consultant late Dr. Taiki Akimoto threw himself into 5S dissemination in Sri Lanka. Companies which introduced 5S activities improved productivity and quality dramatically, leading to contribution of economic development in Sri Lanka. 5S activities are now largely accepted in Sri Lanka, not only manufacturing companies but also elementary schools. 

 In honor of his outstanding achievement, Japan Sri Lanka Technical And Cultural Association (JASTECA) established 5S Competition, named “TAKIKI AKIMOTO 5S AWARDS”, to recognize the excellent 5S implementation companies.

Taiki Akimoto 5S Award (JASTECA) https://www.jasteca.org/5s-award.php