Who is this for?

Executives managers and Lean practitioners who are keen to experience first-hand, the manufacturing excellence of companies in Europe

What is it?

• Four intensive days of learning for a select number of participants to visit manufacturing facilities in Germany and Italy

• Factory tours of leading European automakers – BMW, Porsche, Lamborghini, Ducati – in Stuttgart, Munich and Florence

• Visits to the Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Lamborghini Museum

• A showcase of practical examples of world-class operations with emphasis on the latest in Lean Agile global trends and thinking

Benefits

• See Europe’s benchmark, best-in-class companies and their approach to successfully implement Lean and Agile thinking practices

• Gain insight and understanding of world-class Lean systems and their application to different European markets

• See the latest in Lean and Agile global trends

• Gain a deeper understanding on implementation of Lean and Agile solutions within your own organization

• Understand how Lean techniques can be applied to low-volume, customized environments

• Optional city tour in Florence

Tour Features & Highlights

• Porsche is consistently rated amongst the highest for quality by JD Power and Consumer reports.  You will tour a Porsche factory and see how this iconic company has successfully applied Toyota Way Principles and Lean thinking to deliver world-class products.

• The manufacturing museums provide details on important historical milestones in the automotive industry, encouraging participants to think outside the box while focusing on innovation.

• Knowledgeable and experienced facilitators