Toyota Management System
Without Borders
Japan, Colombia, and the Future of Excellence
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About The Event
On September 8th, we will have the honor of welcoming Akinori Hyodo, one of Japan’s most renowned consultants in the Toyota Management System, to South America for the very first time. With over 37 years of experience at Toyota, Sensei Hyodo will share his insights on operational excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement. The event will also feature four expert panels on Academia, Sustainability, International Perspectives, and Management, with the participation of distinguished leaders and specialists. The program will take place at Universidad de los Andes, co-organized with XL IDEAS.
Where
Auditorium: Mario Laserna,
Universidad de los Andes, COL
When
Monday
September 8th
Time
7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Event Speakers
Akinori Hyodo
Key Note Speaker / Presidente & CEO de GPS Training Center
David Fitzpatrick
Co-Founder / Zenkai Improvement Partners
Alfredo Solarte
Founder and Manager / XL Ideas
Carlos Roberto Patiño
CEO / Friogan
Juan Carlos Dalel
Owner / Muebles Aristas
Helena Carillo
CEO and owner / JAH Insurance
Camilo Camargo
Principal / Los Nogales School
Carlos Francisco Rodríguez
Academic Vice Dean / Faculty of Engineering at University of Los Andes
Maria Catalina Ramírez
Director of the Department / Industrial Engineering at Universidad de Los Andes
Jeroen Verberk
Director / Patagonia The Dutch Production Company
Ute Wege
Founder and CEO / Nagara Flow
Rose Heathcote
Senior Advisor / Thinking People
Bernhardus Van Hoof
Associate Professor at the Faculty / Administration at University of Los Andes
Camila Zambrano
Consultant DRS / ZeticasEvent Schedule
Opening Remarks
Toyota Management System
Coffee Break
Leadership and Hoshin Kanri in Colombia: Achievements and Challenges
Making Things is Making People: The Toyota Philosophy for Learning
Lunch
Toyota Management System and Total Quality Management: European Experiences
Coffe Break
Toyota Management System and Sustainability
Final Message by Akinori Hyodo
End of the event
Event Venue
University of Los Andes founded in 1948 in Bogotá, Universidad de los Andes was the first private, secular university in Colombia, established to foster academic freedom and excellence in higher education.
Mario Laserna Auditorium
Located at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, the Mario Laserna Auditorium is a modern venue designed to host academic, cultural, and corporate events. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ample seating, and excellent acoustics, it provides an ideal setting for conferences, lectures, and large gatherings within the university’s vibrant campus.
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Contact
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Address
Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Call Us
+57 314 5921120
Email Us
info@xlideas.com