One of the keys to becoming a world class manufacturer is having access to world class suppliers. Finding reputable suppliers who are willing and able to provide the reliability and flexibility that your production requires isn’t always easy. In many cases, producers have to settle for what’s most readily available and easy to access. That’s a decision that can have dire consequences for your business.
Japan is home to some of the most trusted and consistent manufacturers in the world. They can do that because of the mutually beneficial relationships that they share with the businesses in their supply chains and most large manufacturers are quick to credit much of their success to their suppliers.
Combined with world class logistics and delivery systems, Japan’s SMEs are poised to become even bigger players in supply chains for many of the world’s top manufacturers and producers.
As part of its Trusted Supplier Matching (TSM) program, Zenkai Improvement Partners works with companies around the world who are looking for access to dedicated and disciplined collaboration partners here in Japan. After carefully assessing the client’s requirements, we work with industry associations nationwide to find the companies which best match the client’s needs. We make ourselves available to facilitate by attending meetings, negotiations, and planning sessions to ensure mutual understanding.
Could your organization benefit from developing new supplier relationships here in Japan? Of course it could, and there’s no time like the present.
Get in touch with Zenkai today.
A crucial part of maintaining relationships with suppliers is periodically assessing their capabilities and potential for expansion to facilitate your company’s growth initiatives. And, despite living in the most convenient of times, it is not always possible to get your people on the ground here in Japan to assess, audit and provide training for your suppliers.
Zenkai Improvement Partners acts a reliable solutions provider in just such cases. Our support teams can be your proxy and conduct assessments, audits, and trainings on your organization’s behalf.
Whether it is a concern about manufacturing processes, quality deviation, or new product development, our bilingual consultants will make sure that two-way communication is a cornerstone of your relationships.
As well, Zenkai can provide tailored TPS-based training solutions that are designed to give you and your suppliers a competitive advantage over the competition.
