Innovative Manufacturing Activities in Fujitsu Group Plants

Overview

Fujitsu initiated innovative manufacturing activities company-wide in 2003, and is now promoting innovative activities at each plant under the guidance of a consultant for the Toyota Production System (TPS). This paper describes the innovative manufacturing activities undertaken at Fujitsu Component Limited (FCL), and then introduces Fujitsu IT Products Limited (FJIT) and the Fujitsu Nasu Plant (mobile system manufacturing), which are promoting innovative activities that began in April 2004 at their facilities under TPS consultant guidance. Finally, this paper examines related activities under way at Shimane Fujitsu Limited (SFJ), which has received guidance from a TPS consultant since April 2005.