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World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

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
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

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Europa House
27/11/2024
INNOVATION DAY
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and EURAXESS Japan invite you to the 2024 Innovation Day, a unique hybrid event showcasing the latest European and Japanese advancements in health…
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02/12/2024 - 05/12/2024
Innovation Mission
Join our Innovation Business Mission in Japan and exhibit for free at the Innovation Leaders Summit (“ILS”) 2024 in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo. Are you running a business that applies cutting-edge…

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