Trade & Industry
Training Program
In-Person
Open
Kodawari: The Philosophy of Perfection in Consumer Product Manufacturing
The Japanese self-commitment to perfection that makes consumers trust Japanese products without hesitation — and how to build this internal standard in a modern organisation.
Duration
3 days
Hours
21 hrs
Location
Osaka, Japan
Language
ar
Seats
/ 30
Overview
Kodawari — relentless pursuit of perfection in one specific craft or product — is the invisible quality standard that runs through Japanese ramen chefs, knife makers, sushi masters, and electronics engineers alike. This programme examines how Kodawari operates as an organisational philosophy at companies like Dyson Japan, Kirin Brewery, and Suntory, and teaches participants how to embed the same uncompromising quality standard in any product or service environment through Osaka immersive industry visits.
Program Objectives
- Understand the philosophy of Kodawari and its role in Japanese product excellence.
- Identify how Kodawari manifests in organisational processes and culture.
- Design a Kodawari-inspired quality standard for a product or service.