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Continuous Improvement


Want Lean for your Business?

Are poor communication, wasted resources or lack of leadership skill taking a toll?

Maybe you don't have good people or enough good people. Maybe your good people are leaving or it's difficult to recruit them.

Engaging your team and changing the culture is now a priority.

The Japan Lean Experience


Japan's Number 1 Benchmarking Tour

Our tours - often described as a "Life-changing experience" - are customized and coordinated based on the interests of your group.

People are energized by what they see - and leaders go home with a plan.

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TWI in Japan and Beyond


Implement TWI into your business in Japan

TWI is an essential element of Lean and continuous improvement programs around the world including the Toyota Production System.

Makoto is involved in TWI consulting in Japan and internationally - It's one of the foundational training pieces that we use to help your business achieve lasting success.

What our clients say about us:

My eyes were opened the first time, I was profoundly enlightened the second time. I began burning lean rocket fuel the 3rd time!

To experience this tour with Brad was the single most import thing I have done in making lean a reality in my company!

-Paul Akers, Fastcap President and Lean Innovator

Brad Schmidt, Founder, Makoto Investments Ltd.

"Don't fight human nature. Harness it.
People are powerful, inventive and clever.
Given the right circumstances, they can drive lasting change.
We help develop clarity, leadership and drive.
We help engage your people to transform your business."

Brad Schmidt, Founder, Makoto Investments Ltd.

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