Lexington, KY Seminar to Examine Japanese and American Manufacturing Philosophies
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, November 18, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) will present a luncheon and seminar entitled, "The Mindset of Monozukuri: Encouraging a Culture of Talent and Innovation in Manufacturing."
The event, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Lexington, from 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., will feature industry leaders from the automotive and advanced manufacturing communities describing their companies' pursuits of ongoing productivity growth.
The theme of Monozukuri – the spirit and quest for manufacturing excellence – will be presented to encourage a continued exchange of best practices in manufacturing processes and human resource development, both critical issues to advancing competitiveness in Japan and North America. Seminar attendees are expected from throughout the region, including Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
The luncheon address will be presented by Mark Reich, General Manager, Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC, Inc.), Erlanger, Kentucky. Welcome remarks will be given by Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear.
The seminar portion will be highlighted by a Keynote Address from Ken Funasaki, President, Hitachi Automotive Products (USA) Inc., Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Others on the program include: Tatsuhiro Shindo, JETRO Chicago; Hiroshi Sato, Consul General of Japan in Nashville; Hiroaki Ishii, Japan External Trade Organization, Tokyo, Japan; Ted Kawashima, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association, Novi, Michigan; Jim Toeniskoetter, Hirotec America, Inc., Auburn Hills, Michigan; Joel Lorentzen, Genesis Systems Group, LLC, Davenport, Iowa; Mario Winterstein, The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), McLean, Virginia; Takayuki Kikukawa, JATCO Mexico S.A. de C.V., Aguascalientes, Mexico; Donna Russell-Kuhr, PTM Corporation, Fair Haven, Michigan; Roy Verstraete, Anchor Danly Corporation, Windsor, Ontario; Glenn Stevens, Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), Troy, Michigan; and Kiichiro Sato, JETRO New York.
The seminar will feature simultaneous translation (English and Japanese).
The afternoon will end with a networking reception at 5:00 p.m.
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Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 |
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Time: Registration at 11:00 a.m.; Welcome Remarks at 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon at 12:00 p.m.; Seminar at 1:35 p.m.; Networking Reception at 5:00 p.m. |
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Location: Hyatt Regency Lexington, 401 West High Street, Lexington, KY 40507 |
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Registration/cost: The cost of the luncheon and seminar is $50. Advance registration is required for this event through the Japan/America Society of Kentucky. Please visit www.jask.org/monozukuri for online registration. For registration information, contact JASK at 859-224-7001 or [email protected]. |
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For program information, contact Kevin Kalb at JETRO Chicago: 312-832-6023 or [email protected]. |
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About JETRO: JETRO has provided information and support to American companies entering the Japanese market for more than 51 years. Through a local network of six offices in the United States, JETRO provides a wide-range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, all designed to encourage business partnerships between American companies and Japan.
SOURCE JETRO Chicago
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