World Class Manufacturing Training in Japan 2026

Managed since 1992 by the EU-Japan Centre, this 5-day training provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology with the aim of improving EU companies competitiveness and the quality of their products and services.

Next training session

Date: 19-23 October 2026
Deadline for applications: 8 July 2026
Venue: Nagoya, Japan

Target

• People with engineering background able to influence their company's production strategy or equivalent.
• Any industrial sector is welcome to apply.

The programme includes

• Dynamic series of lectures and workshops focusing on Lean Thinking, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Company and factory floor (Gemba) onsite visits
• Group presentations

Costs

The EU-Japan Centre will cover all costs directly related to the WCM programme, including factory visits, lectures and workshops...
Participants will have to cover their travel to Japan and accommodation costs.

More information about conditions and application form on:
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/world-class-manufacturing-mission-I