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In Japanese, the words mono (thing) and zukuri (process of making), when placed together literally mean the process of making or creating things, however a mere translation does not convey the accurate connotation of monozukuri. The concept is much more intense; monozukuri means having the spirit to produce excellent products and the ability to constantly improve a production system and process.
Monozukuri therefore may be a somewhat new and exotic word that American managers hear coming from their Japanese partners. However, American suppliers hoping to develop closer collaboration with Japanese companies will have to fully embrace the concept and practice of monozukuri at their respective companies.
The program will begin promptly at noon. Simultaneous translation between English and Japanese will be available in the afternoon portion of the seminar. For program information or media inquiries, contact Kevin Kalb at JETRO Chicago: 312-832-6023 or Kevin_Kalb@jetro.go.jp.
The cost of the luncheon seminar is $50.
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Agenda
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Registration
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| 12 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks
Moderator - Ralph Inforzato, Director, Business Development, JETRO Chicago
Opening Remarks
Consul-General of Japan in Nashville
Senior Representative, State of Tennessee |
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| 12:25 p.m. |
Luncheon
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| 12:45 p.m. |
Luncheon Address
Tatsuhiro Shindo, Chief Executive Director, JETRO Chicago
Japan Update: Beyond the Recovery of the Great East Japan Earthquake
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| 1:15 p.m. |
Break
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The seminar will feature simultaneous translation (English and Japanese)
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| 1:35 p.m. |
Opening Address
Hiroaki Isobe, Executive Vice President, JETRO Tokyo
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| 1:45 p.m. |
Seminar Objective
Ted Kawashima, Director, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA), North America Office, Novi, Michigan
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| 1:55 p.m. |
Keynote Address
Kazumi Sato, President, Yorozu Corporation, Yokohama, Japan
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Panel Session: How to Sustain US-Japan Supplier Collaboration |
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| 2:35 p.m. |
Ron Brooke, Special Projects, Bridgestone Americas Manufacturing Group, Nashville, Tennessee
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| 3 p.m. |
Coffee Break
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| 3:20 p.m. |
Fred Gehring, Canadian Operations, North American Stamping Group, Portland, Tennessee
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| 3:45 p.m. |
Dave Thomas, Plant Manager, Keihin IPT Mfg, LLC, Greenfield, Indiana
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| 4:10 p.m. |
Question & Answer Session
Moderator - Glenn Stevens, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), Troy, Michigan
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| 4:55 p.m. |
Closing Remarks
Kazuhito Sakurai, President, JETRO New York
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| 5 p.m. |
Networking Reception
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