Culture of Continuous Improvement with Yanmar’s Kaizen Training

During the week from November 10 to 14, Yanmar Europe B.V. Global Manufacturing Center organised a Kaizen training at HIMOINSA in Spain. The training focused on optimising the pre-assembly process of the canopy (housing of a generator) of one of the high-runner generator models that Himoinsa offers.

The Kaizen method, which focuses on continuous improvement, is a structured, practical approach that engages professionals at all levels in identifying opportunities to enhance processes through small and thoughtful steps. The combined solutions developed during the week led to a clear reduction in assembly time at several workstations.

Teamwork for Himoinsa

Professionals from five Yanmar subsidiaries worked together to analyse the current workflow, review performance data and identify opportunities for improvement. This collaboration resulted in 54 concrete ideas to make the pre-assembly process more efficient and easier to manage. In the coming period, the improvement activities will continue, with a final report planned for February 2026.

Leadership Perspectives on the Kaizen Outcomes

Matías Hernán Fernando, Continuous Improvement & Process Engineering Department at Himoinsa:

The GMC team has consistently provided high-quality training, and this Kaizen training was no exception. The course was practical and motivating, with clear explanations and active participation from all members. It would be advisable to ensure follow-up to maintain the momentum generated. Highly recommended for all Yanmar Group companies

Ilyass Kaf, Operations Director of HIMOINSA:

Thank you very much for your cooperation in the improvement activities this time. HIMOINSA considers improvement activities to be extremely important and also focuses on human resource development. The improvement proposals suggested by the members this time will be implemented as soon as possible and will also be extended to global HIMOINSA locations including China and the United States.

A Culture of Continuous Improvement

One of the core goals of Kaizen is to empower people at every level of the organisation to identify opportunities and contribute to better ways of working. At Yanmar, we strive to achieve this by fostering a mindset in which continuous improvement is part of daily practice. Together, we continue to build an environment where improvement is a shared responsibility that never stops.

You can learn more about the Kaizen method and previous training sessions in this article.