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Executive Manufacturing Forum: Advancing Innovation with Agile, Human-First Operations

This event brings together manufacturing and technology leaders to explore how open ecosystems enable scalable, human-centered innovation. Grounded in Lean and Agile principles of continuous learning and iteration, the discussions focus on how collaboration across platforms and partners helps organizations adapt faster and improve at scale.

Friday, March 6 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Mitsubishi Electric DX Innovation Hub, Serendie St. Yokohama, Japan

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  • Natan Linder Headshot

    Natan Linder

    CEO / Co-Founder, Tulip

  • Dr Masahiko Mori Headshot

    Dr. Masahiko Mori

    Chairman of the Supervisory Board, DMG MORI

  • Nobuo Asahi Headshot

    Nobuo Asahi

    Executive Officer, Head of the DX Innovation Center Mitsubishi Electric Corporation


Program Agenda

TimeSession
9:30 to 10:00

Welcome: Registration

Enjoy light refreshments and networking.

10:00 to 10:25

Partnership as a Platform for Manufacturing Innovation

A discussion between strategic partners Tulip & Mitsubishi Electric reflecting on the impact of openness, collaboration, and open ecosystems as systems become more and more complex.

10:25 to 10:45

DMG Mori: Digitizing the DNA of Manufacturing

DMG Mori is a Japanese rooted global manufacturer and will share an executive perspective on why a human-driven, AI-enabled platform approach was chosen to support a global operations infrastructure.

10:45 to 11:05

Evolution of the TPS: Continuous Improvement in the Age of Rapid Development

Explore how the foundations of TPS are harnessed to enable adaptation across both manufacturing & software solutions.

11:05 to 11:45

Ecosystem Dialogue: Collaboration & Execution Across Organizations

This panel brings together leaders from Mitsubishi Electric and Tulip for an open dialogue on how manufacturing ecosystems enable continuous improvement at global scale.

11:45 to 12:30

Closing Notes & Refreshments


Arriving at the Venue

Address:

4 Chome-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012, Japan

7-minute walk from Shin-Takashima Station (Minato Mirai Line)

9-minute walk from Minato Mirai Station (Minato Mirai Line)

Augmented Lean: A new management framework that puts humans at the center of operations

Explore how Augmented Lean strengthens lean execution with digital tools. All event attendees will receive a signed, complimentary copy of the recently published Japanese edition of the book.

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