From Philosophy to Factory: KOBASHI Monozukuri Highway Seminar opens manufacturing path for SG startups!
Singapore, 20 August 2025 — The KOBASHI Monozukuri Highway Seminar: Manufacturing Standard program convened 19 participants at the NTU Alumni House to translate Japan’s Monozukuri philosophy into actionable, modern manufacturing practice. The event combined a clear framework, real case studies, and the “must-have” design documentation required for smooth production handovers.
The program opened with an introduction to KOBASHI Holdings by Ms. Haruka Sakurai of Leave a Nest Singapore. Session 1 unpacked the fundamentals of Monozukuri and how they guide daily decisions on the factory floor. Session 2 moved into practice—covering design documentation and collaboration with manufacturing partners, including BOM/CAD discipline, test criteria, and production-handover packages—and culminated in an interactive segment where attendees applied the framework to live challenges.
In a keynote address, Mr. Shijori Kobashi, President & CEO of KOBASHI Holdings, emphasized guiding principles that anchor effective problem-solving and continuous improvement:. The principles underpinned discussions on strengthening requirements definition, elevating documentation quality, and reducing rework.
Photo: Mr. Shijori Kobashi, President & CEO of KOBASHI Holdings in his opening sharing.
The sessions are very engaging with the participants and had chance to enlighten the Japanese manufacturing practices and how it gives the clear edge over manufacturing other countries.
Photo: Participants asking their queries during the session
Participants left with a clearer roadmap to improve documentation hygiene (BOM/CAD/test), collaborate more effectively with manufacturing partners for scale-up, and embed Monozukuri’s discipline into day-to-day operations. Building on this momentum, future sessions of the KOBASHI Monozukuri program will continue to focus on practical tools, real-world applications, and cross-industry collaboration to help teams move from philosophy to factory with confidence.
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