6 March, Tokyo, Japan — The Japan Executive Manufacturing Summit convened leading voices from across Japan’s manufacturing sector for a day of forward-looking dialogue on digital transformation and innovation. The event marked several important milestones, including the establishment of Tulip’s Japan entity, the publication of Augmented Lean by Tulip CEO Natan Linder, and the continued strengthening of Tulip’s strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.
The summit drew significant attention from industry leaders and featured a series of keynote discussions, customer stories, and expert panels focused on the evolving role of technology in modern manufacturing.
Key Highlights from the Summit:
Strategic Partnership with Mitsubishi Electric
Tulip CEO Natan Linder and Mitsubishi Electric’s Nobuo Asahi shared insights into their strategic collaboration, emphasizing a shared vision to accelerate digital transformation across manufacturing operations and empower frontline innovation.DMG MORI’s Transformation Journey
Dr. Masahiko Mori delivered a compelling presentation on DMG MORI’s journey with Tulip, highlighting how strong leadership and a long-term commitment to transformation are critical to driving meaningful change in manufacturing.The Evolution of the Toyota Production System
Mr. Yagyu offered a thought-provoking perspective on how the foundational principles of the Toyota Production System continue to evolve in today’s digital and AI-enabled landscape, reinforcing its enduring relevance.Ecosystem Panel Discussion
The summit concluded with a dynamic panel featuring Yohei Takabe, Yukio Saegusa, Yoshihiro Oniuda, and Ross Townsend. The discussion explored how collaboration and ecosystem partnerships are shaping the future of manufacturing and enabling scalable innovation.
The Japan Executive Manufacturing Summit underscored Tulip’s commitment to supporting manufacturers in Japan and globally as they navigate the next era of digital transformation.
About Tulip
Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies of all sizes and industries equip their workforces with connected, composable, and intelligent tools. With Tulip’s no-code platform, manufacturers can digitize processes, collect real-time data, and drive continuous improvement by using AI and without writing a line of code. Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Munich, Budapest, Singapore, and Tel Aviv, and a growing team in Japan. For more information about Tulip Interfaces, visit tulip.co..
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