Japan Here I Come!

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.

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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Ron Pereira

Ron has more than 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, supply chain, and senior leadership roles. Ron has held the titles of process engineer, engineering manager, master black belt, and director of manufacturing & continuous improvement. In 2002 Ron was the first American to win the Nokia Global Six Sigma and Overall Quality award in Helsinki, Finland. Ron holds a bachelor's degree in automated manufacturing and an MBA in technology management.

Brad
January 12, 2008 - 10:11 pm
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Congats! I look forward to hearing all about Japan. Maybe someday I will get to go on the trip too.
Mark Graban
January 12, 2008 - 10:26 pm
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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
Ron Pereira
January 12, 2008 - 10:28 pm
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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.
Rob
January 13, 2008 - 1:29 am
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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!
Chris
January 14, 2008 - 8:36 am
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I was fortunate enough to go a couple of years ago. Gemba Research runs a top quality trip!
Ron Pereira
January 14, 2008 - 8:57 pm
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Thanks for all the comments and links everyone. I am definitely stoked about the trip!