On June 24th and 25th, 2024, ISUZU HICOM Malaysia (IHM) had the honor of hosting the ASEAN KAIZEN Activity 2024, bringing together industry leaders to collaborate on process improvement and operational excellence. Participants included representatives from ISUZU Astra Motor Indonesia(IAMI), ISUZU Vietnam Co.(IVC), ISUZU Philippines Corporation(IPC), ISUZU Global CV Engineering(IGCE), and IHM itself. The central focus of the event was sharing KAIZEN studies to address challenges from a common perspective, with the aim of improving KAIZEN skills and fostering stronger, more effective production leaders.
Throughout the two-day event, participants clarified each company’s position and vision within the ISUZU group, engaging in purposeful activities designed to build robust processes. A key goal of the gathering was to encourage the development of experienced and knowledgeable leaders through regular KAIZEN activities, empowering them to lead their respective production sites with skill and confidence.
The event began with an opening speech by Mr. Kazutaka Watanabe (COO of IHM), who expressed his gratitude to the participants for their involvement and highlighted the importance of collaboration and continuous learning. He emphasized IHM’s commitment to quality improvement through KAIZEN practices, aiming to enhance both quality and safety. Mr. Watanabe expressed his hope for a shared journey of improvement and “awareness” with the participants, concluding by acknowledging their valuable insights, which would guide future enhancements at IHM.
The event concluded with a closing speech by Mr. Keizo Yoshimura, Chief Executive Officer of IHM. He praised the two-day ASEAN KAIZEN Activity for fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and leadership growth among ISUZU group companies. He highlighted the event’s role in advancing shared goals and establishing a foundation for sustainability across the ISUZU ASEAN region, emphasizing that this spirit of cooperation and continuous improvement through KAIZEN initiatives will drive future success and sustainable growth.
