World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

World Class Manufacturing - October session

2026

Discover Japan's world-class manufacturing standards with an authentic "Gemba" experience. Gain valuable insights to enhance your company's lean strategy. Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best.

World Class Manufacturing

Feb

2026

Applications for the next World Class Manufacturing mission in Japan are coming in!

The World Class Manufacturing training programme is now organised once a year, aligning with the EU-Japan Centre's calendar reorganisation.

The 54th Challenge towards World Class Manufacturing February 2025

Innovation in Action: Advancing Manufacturing Excellence at the 54th World Class Manufacturing Programme!

Call for applicants: World Class Manufacturing training

The World Class Manufacturing training programme is now organized once a year, aligning with the EU-Japan Centre's calendar reorganization.

WCM training mission - March 2024 Session

The 53rd Challenge towards World Class Manufacturing (WCM) mission was organized by the EU-Japan Centre on 11-15 March 2024. 24 participants, working in various sectors from 10 European States took part in this course.

WCM Training Programmes: a Legacy of Passion and Dedication

Since its inception in 1992, the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) mission has evolved into a crucial platform for European entrepreneurs and managers, providing them with invaluable insights into the Japanese manufacturing culture.

Lean in Europe : Visit 32 : KOSTWEIN

The 32nd Lean in Europe visit will be to KOSTWEIN's factory in Klagenfurt on 5 & 6 February 2024.

WCM November 2023 training mission

25 participants from 12 Member States experienced onsite Japanese manufacturing excellence.

World Class Manufacturing missions

Read about our latest mission and apply to the forthcoming one.

Lean in Europe : Visit 31 : RATIONAL

The 31st Lean in Europe visit will be to RATIONAL's award-winning factory in Landsberg, Germany. Voted "Factory of the Year" in 2022, it is the world leader for multifunctional appliances used in professional kitchens.

Some participants feedback from WCM November 2022-online edition

While still gathering some feedback from participants of the most recent WCM March 2023 session (the first physical mission in Japan after covid), we are pleased to share with you two testimonials from the online session last November.

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EU-Japan Centre's News

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

Call for experts - Sectoral and cross-cultural workshops (Market Access workshops)

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for experts who specialize in specific industrial sectors…

Call for Applications: WCM Programme Coach

56th WCM: 19–23 October 2026 | 57th WCM: 1–5 March 2027 The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial…

Call for Applications: Industry Experts for Business Training Modules (Day 2)

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is seeking experienced industry specialists to serve…

The Centre's March 2026 newsletter is out !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, March 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Main event…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 12 May -18 May,2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

Events

Japan

05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates: 05 - 09 Oct 2026 Are you active in the biotech, pharma, or related healthcare sectors and seeking business, technology, or collaboration opportunities in Japan? This autumn, the EU-…

Japan

13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

Digital Solutions Business Mission in Japan

Session dates: 13 - 16 October 2026 Are you running a business that specialises in digital technologies — such as AI, cybersecurity, IoT? Would you like to develop business in Japan and beyond? This…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.