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World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training back in Japan
The 51st edition of the World Class Manufacturing mission will take place from 13 to 17 March 2023 in Nagoya, Japan.
Lean in Europe : Visit 29 Ski Beat
17
Apr
2023
Lean in Europe visit to Konecranes
Join February’s Lean in Europe visit in Germany to learn about the “Konecranes Way” and take part in genuine process optimisation activities.
World Class Manufacturing 30th Anniversary – Testimonial and Interview
rom 7 to 11 November 2022, the EU-Japan Centre organised the 5th online edition of its programme, the World Class Manufacturing training course. Notably, the programme reached a double milestone – its 50th edition and the 30th anniversary of its first edition in 1992. Read about the experience with WCM of Irena Soljic and Marco Dias.
Lean in Europe - visit 28 - Konecranes
20
Feb
2023
Restarting Lean in Europe visits
Getting back to the Gemba with PakMarkas. After a 3-year absence, the EU-Japan Centre restarted its Lean in Europe visits to facilitate the sharing of ideas and discussions around lean and improvement with a visit to Lithuania.
Upcoming World Class Manufacturing (WCM) In Japan
After 2 years of online renditions due to Covid, the World Class Manufacturing training course is finally back to physical missions to Japan. The course will give its participants a detailed understanding of Kaizen approaches through lectures, workshops and Japanese company visits.
Lean in Europe - visit 27 - PakMarkas
29
Sep
2022
Topics covered during previous Lean Café sessions

From 2020 to 2022 with the suspension of the physical Lean in Europe visits during the COVID pandemic, the EU-Japan Centre organised 12 "Lean Café" webinars - providing a platform for lean enthusiasts to discuss and share good practice. Once it became possible to resume physical visits, the Lean Café 'closed'.

Lean in Europe - visit 28 - Ski Beat
20
Apr
2020
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Lean in Europe - visit 27 - Tetra Pak, Lund
11
Mar
2020
Lean in Europe - visit 26 - BMW Group Plant Berlin
10
Dec
2019
The twenty-sixth Lean in Europe visit to the 

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Europa House
10/12/2025
INNOVATION DAY
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and EURAXESS Japan are pleased to announce Innovation Day 2025, an on-site event highlighting cutting-edge European and Japanese projects. The…
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16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026
WCM (World Class Manufacturing)
Mission dates: 16-20 February 2026 ABOUT THE MISSION Since 1992, the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training programme has helped over a thousand participants from all EU member states. The five-…

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