Production Engineering
Production engineering that gives shapes to dreams
Production engineering is what supports Akebono's technology development.
We constantly strive to balance safety, high quality and low cost. At the same time, a major topic for production engineering development is the reduction of CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process.
APS- The Starting Point of All "Monozukuri"
What is APS?
APS stands for Akebono Production System, which could be summarized as "continuous elimination of waste". It is also the starting point of Akebono's "monozukuri" (manufacturing excellence) philosophy.
The Role of APS
APS is a just-in-time system of producing necessary items in necessary quantities, in necessary timeframes, as well as determining plant layouts and workflow, designed to effectively eliminate waste to optimize production wherever it is implemented.
Development of human skills to spread understanding of APS
The "Monozukuri Dojo" (training hall) is where one can really experience APS. This is where hands-on training provides people knowledge on how to pursue ultimate efficiency in production.
APS also stands for Akebono Philosophy and Spirit, being not only a management system or analytical method, but also a way of thinking. The goal for APS is to enable sharing of common "Monozukuri" philosophy between various divisions.
Spreading understanding of APS as the concept to inspire Akebono's pursuit of "Monozukuri" will continue to be a priority. We will work to develop human skills through the "Monozukuri Dojo" where our employees can really experience APS.
Monozukuri Dojo
What is the Monozukuri Dojo?
The "Monozukuri Dojo" (training hall) is where people can get hands-on experience and knowledge, and a platform where we can develop human talent to pursue ultimate efficiency in production which is Akebono's basic philosophy of value-added product manufacturing.
The" Monozukuri Dojo" consists of the APS Historical Hall and the following five Dojos: APS Dojo, Safety Dojo, Environmental Dojo, Maintenance Dojo and Friction Dojo. Everyone can experience the principles of value-added product manufacturing, elemental work skills and basic technologies in a short period of time.
Tours and hands-on experience are available not only to Akebono employees, but also to those from other companies
Many people get to experience the philosophy of Akebono's value-added product manufacturing every year, because Akebono's Monozukuri Dojo welcomes tours and offers opportunities of hands-on experience not only to our associates, but also to other company employees and customers.
Environmental Dojo inside the Monozukuri Dojo.
Members of the Saitama Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprise attending the Monozukuri Seminar
