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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
05
Feb
2024
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
07
Dec
2023
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.
TRAINING MISSION
06
Nov
2023
COMPANY VISIT
03
Jul
2023
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.

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On 19 September 2024, the European Commission announced plans for a study on the production and use…
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The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2024 issue, is out ! In this issue: Call for applicants…
Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders Week 40 (October 1-7, 2024)
JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders is a selection of tenders found on the Japan…

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01/08/2024 - 31/03/2025
Vulcanus in Japan - A training programme for students in engineering and other scientific fields (from EU/SMP-SME Pillar associated countries*)
  WHAT IS IT? Vulcanus in Japan started in 1997. The programme consists of industrial placements for  students in engineering or other scientific fields. It is open to EU nationals and to…
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07/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
Biotech Business Mission in Japan
Are you running a business that operates in the Pharma, Biotechnologies, or Life Sciences sectors? Would you like to present your technologies and products to potential partners and clients from…

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