Shingo Study Tour to China
As participants of the Shingo Study Tour to China, October 14-20, 2012, you will get a first-hand experience on how the principles of operational excellence are being applied in China. Executives from these facilities, combined with many other experts in China, will share their specific challenges and possibilities for the application of operational excellence in this unique culture. Participants will first tour Ningbo and then finalize the tour in Shanghai.
Price: $10,500
Includes hotel, plant visits, The Shingo Prize Executive Education Workshop, transportation between company visits, extended time with tour guides and The Shingo Prize instructors, translators, and some meals.
Register three or more and receive a 10 percent discount.
What will you gain from the tour?
INSPIRATION from the many companies that are becoming successful in China at applying lean principles to achieve excellence.
INSIGHT into unique cultural considerations that impact the global competitiveness of a wholly owned western company, a joint venture or a state owned enterprise.
UNDERSTANDING of how the Shingo approach to integrating the principles, systems, tools and techniques of operational excellence can have equal validity in China.
SOLUTIONS that you can apply directly to your current Chinese operations or to assist you in planning for your future expansion opportunities.
Visit some of China’s best operational excellence sites
(companies subject to change)
Geely Automotive
Geely is one of China’s top 10 auto manufacturers and also among the country’s top 500 firms. Established as an independent firm in 1986, Geely launched its auto manufacturing business in 1997 and is today a fully integrated independent auto firm with a complete auto eco-system from design and research and development to production, distribution and servicing. In 2005 Geely Automobile Holdings Limited was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is responsible for the majority of Geely’s manufacturing operations.
Shenzou International
Shenzhou International and its subsidiaries represent the largest vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer in China. The group is principally engaged in the manufacture of high-end knitwear on an OEM basis. The group was also
the largest exporter of knitwear and the largest PRC textile supplier to Japan according to the 2004 report on the development of China’s textile industry and the 2004 annual report on China’s international trade in textiles and clothing. According to the China Knitting Industry Association, the group ranked first in terms of profit before taxation and second in terms of sales among China’s knitwear manufacturers in 2004.
Meishan Free Trade Zone
Located at the Meishan Island of Ningbo Beilun, Meishan Free Trade Port Area is the fifth free trade port area approved by the State Council. Covering a planned area of 7.7 sq. km, the first phase of the port area, an area of 2.21 sq. km, will start operation in June 2010. It focuses on the development of international logistics, port service, tourism, convention and exhibition industry, trade and circulation industry, real-estate business, and etc.
Shanghai Totole Food Limited
Shanghai Totole Food Limited offers a variety of flavoring products. They are the leading bouillon brand in China, driven by consumers' trust and love for the brand with the well-know slogan, "Totole makes life better." They are constantly striving to improve the taste of their products and launch new products into the market. They have received recognition of the "Most Contributory Enterprise in the Chinese Food Industry," was listed among "Shanghai's top 100 product brands" and in "China's top 20 enterprises in the condiment industry." Totole's managerial team focuses on advanced international quality control concepts into their logistics and has constructed an integrated quality control system. They employ over 2,000 employees and have 42 distribution channels. In 2007 their sales reached RMB1.76 billion. Totole products are consumed in the North America, the South-East Asia as well as many countries throughout the world. Totole is a subsidiary of Nestle Group.
Grundfos
Grundfos is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pumps, providing water for homes, farms, commercial buildings, and industrial uses. Featuring unique stainless steel construction and the latest in electronics, Grundfos pumps are recognized for reliability and value throughout world-wide -- wherever water moves. Grundfos maintains an extensive network of manufacturer representatives, distributors, and dealers to serve customers worldwide.
Baxter Healthcare
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Baxter’s sales in Asia Pacific exceeded US$1.87 billion in 2010. The company’s regional headquarters is located in Shanghai, China, and Baxter employs approximately 7,000 people across the region. It has 12 manufacturing facilities in the region and those facilities are located in Australia, China, India, Japan, Philippines, and Singapore. Baxter’s latest facility is the new bulk production facility for ADVATE in Singapore. Once the facility begins production, ADVATE will be the only recombinant factor VIII therapy produced at three separate locations, providing the unprecedented security of a triple-source manufacturing capability. |
Ingersoll Rand
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In recent years, Ingersoll Rand has transformed itself into a multi-brand commercial products manufacturer serving customers in diverse global markets and away from the capital-intense, heavy-machinery profile of its past.
Today, they are a global diversified industrial firm providing products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and efficiency. |
GM-Shanghai
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General Motors Company, one of the world’s largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 209,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in more than 120 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 31 countries and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Daewoo, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s largest national market is China, followed by the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and Russia. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. |
Your Tour Leaders
Robert Miller is executive director of The
Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence
located at Utah State University. Mr. Miller’s
vision and leadership is transforming The
Shingo Prize into an organization known for
thought‐leadership in sustainable enterprise
improvement. His commitment to the
highest standards of excellence are raising
the bar and substantially elevating the stature
of Shingo Prize recipients.
Chris Deans is a supply chain executive with many year’s experience managing, directing and consulting for supply chain and operations organizations in China in multiple sectors. He wrote and delivered "The Basics of Supply Chain Management" seminars in China and Vietnam. He authored the “Supply Chain 101 – Back to the Basics” column for the China Supply Chain Council’s CHINA magazine, and sits on the Board of Advisors for the council. He is an adjunct professor of supply chain management for Webster University and Tecnologico de Monterrey associated with Fudan’s MBA program, teaching graduate level supply chain management courses in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Chengdu. He is also the managing partner with LeanTech International, developing the segment of the practice focused on implementing lean principles in service industries.
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