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From June 23 to June 30, 2024, e-works successfully organized the 8th Japan Lean Manufacturing Study Tour in 2024. Led personally by Dr. Huang Pei, CEO of e-works, this in-depth exploration of lean manufacturing brought together over 20 senior executives from well-known enterprises to visit nine benchmark factories. Through factory tours, technical lectures, and internal seminars, the delegation gained a deep understanding of how Japanese manufacturing enterprises apply lean manufacturing, flexible automation, and human-machine collaboration. They also experienced the people-centric production philosophy and the focused, persistent corporate culture of Japanese companies.
As a globally leading electronic component manufacturer, Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as ALPSALPINE) attracted the lean manufacturing team for knowledge and experience sharing with its outstanding lean production system and innovative practices.
Group photo of the delegation at Alps Alpine's Furukawa No. 2 Factory
ALPSALPINE:
Creating new value welcomed by both humans and the Earth
ALPSALPINE is a brand with a long history originating from Japan. Since its establishment in 1948, Alps Alpine has provided products and services across multiple markets, including automotive, home appliances, mobile communications, gaming, and industrial equipment, through three business groups: "Components," "Sensors and Communications," and "Modules and Systems." Furthermore, in new fields led by IoT, the company promotes the creation of solutions through its internal subsidiary, the "Data Solutions Division." As stated by CEO Hidao Izumi: "To enable everyone to enjoy a comfortable, vibrant, and high-quality life, we recognize that human-friendly interactive interfaces and sensing technologies will become increasingly important in the future. Our company is committed to becoming a T-type enterprise that creates emotion, safety, and environmental friendliness through the integration of hardware and software technologies, and we strive to provide better solutions for everyone through our related businesses."
Understanding Alps Alpine through numbers
Visit Record:Furukawa No. 2 Factory
Upon entering the new ALPSALPINE Furukawa R&D office building, the delegation was immediately attracted by the comfortable, open, and relaxed working environment. ALPSALPINE embodies the philosophy of "people-centricity, promoting collaboration, and stimulating innovation" everywhere. The delegation also visited the ALPSALPINE Furukawa No. 2 Factory, which serves as the main hub for the production of automotive and mobile phone electronic components and is ALPSALPINE's newest factory in Japan. Guided by staff, the delegation toured the molding, painting, and assembly processes of the modules. ALPSALPINE achieves continuous improvement and human collaboration through self-developed collaborative robots, with particular emphasis on the application of visual management, including identity recognition based on hat colors and badge labels, which effectively prevents operational errors and confusion; through the Andon system, it achieves a clear overview of production status.
Alps Alpine Furukawa No. 2 Factory
Lean Digitalization: Hands-on Practice
Alps System Integration Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as "ALSI") is a wholly-owned subsidiary established in China in 2005 by Japan's Alps System Integration Co., Ltd. Alps has always adhered to the core philosophy of "precision craftsmanship," derived from its deep accumulation in manufacturing sites, and is committed to providing digital management solutions and services for the manufacturing industry. Its self-developed lean digital production management system not only provides solid support for the efficient operation of the Furukawa factory but has also won widespread recognition in the domestic market due to its unique advantage of originating from and serving factories.
This lean manufacturing study tour has concluded successfully. We are delighted to share ALPSALPINE's practical experience in lean production and digital management with e-works and the delegation members. Through this valuable exchange opportunity, the delegation not only gained an in-depth understanding of our innovative concepts and practices but also personally experienced ALPSALPINE's corporate culture. We look forward to more opportunities in the future to cooperate and exchange with partners from all sectors, driving continuous innovation and development in the manufacturing industry.
