ISTITUTO LEAN MANAGEMENT Competitors

The American Production/Inventory Control Society (APICS) is part of the Association of Supply Chain Management, and a provider of research, education and certification programs. At APICS, we know that there’s more to supply chain than management, more to performance than process and more to people than position descriptions. The world of supply chain management never stops advancing — and neither should supply chain professionals or their organizations. Wrapping the world, supply chains both enable and inspire human and economic possibility. However, to reach their potential they require savvy operators, supervisors and leaders with the necessary knowledge and know-how. APICS fills this gap. We’re known for our ability to develop supply chain talent and elevate end-to-end supply chain performance. Nobody does this better than we do. From education and certification to benchmarking and best practices, APICS sets the industry standard. We are essential partners in transforming the way people do business, drive growth, and reach global customers.It’s complex and it’s simple. We develop people, people improve supply chains, supply chains improve companies and the whole world economy benefits. Together with our members, partners and customers, we are united in our commitment to global supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience — achieved one person and one supply chain at a time.

The Operating System for Continuous Improvement. Proven in 60+ countries since 1985. Kaizen Institute helps organizations build cultures of Operational Excellence—where Lean Management, process improvement, and daily problem-solving become how people work, not just what they do. Founded by Masaaki Imai, author of three foundational books: "Kaizen: The Key to Japan's Competitive Success" (1986), "Gemba Kaizen" (1997), and "Strategic KAIZEN™" (2021). His philosophy, rooted in the Toyota Production System: improvement is everyone's job, every day. What we actually do: We don't deliver PowerPoint slides and leave. We work at Gemba—the shop floor, the warehouse, the office where real work happens—until Continuous Improvement becomes how your people think. The KAIZEN™ Culture Model builds on four structured programs: • Leader's KAIZEN™ – Executives leading strategic breakthroughs that align improvement with business goals • KAIZEN™ Cycles – Systematic process improvements in key value streams using PDCA methodology • Daily KAIZEN™ – Frontline teams solving problems every day, driving flow efficiency • KAIZEN™ Office – The structure that sustains Lean transformation long-term The KAIZEN™ methodology in practice: Value Stream Mapping to see the flow. PDCA cycles to solve problems systematically. 5S to organize workspaces. Kanban to manage work-in-progress. Gemba Walks to understand reality. Visual Management to make problems visible. Muda elimination to cut waste that hides in plain sight. The results: 30–50% lead time reductions. 20–40% productivity gains. Cost savings that fund themselves. Teams that own their processes and improve them without being asked. Transforming operations across industries: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Logistics, Financial Services, Construction, Retail, Public Sector, and more. Engaging Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

ASQ is the leading membership association that helps quality professionals achieve career goals and drive excellence through quality in their organizations and industries. We provide expertise, knowledge, networks, and solutions to a global membership of individuals and organizations spanning more than 140 countries. Founded in 1946, ASQ is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and operates regional service centers worldwide. At ASQ Headquarters, we develop resources and thought leadership to help our members, customers, and volunteer leaders pursue excellence. Some of our products include training, conferences, membership, and knowledge products such as books and publications. In 2019, ASQ also created a complementary nonprofit entity called ASQExcellence (ASQE), which is dedicated to growing our certification and organizational membership offerings. When you join ASQ, you join a group of people passionate about quality and excellence and committed to ASQ’s mission. Because we understand the role you play in helping make ASQ’s mission a reality, we’re also committed to making an investment in you through performance-driven pay that provides a foundation for a complete benefits package that helps you live your best life, both at work and at home.