Shingo Prize

The Johnson and Johnson plants in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, right across the border from El Paso, Texas, have become leaders in the effective utilization of JIT processes. They utilize cellular manufacturing, teaming and team incentives, and empowerment, and are heavily involved in TQM (Total Quality Management) systems throughout all their plants. Johnson and Johnson employs about 3,700 personnel in Mexico. They have won Mexico s National Quality Award and have received the United States Shingo Prize for manufacturing excellence. 

Lean has developed into its own entity, and along with that it has developed its own award process, the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing (see Chart 6.1). The Shingo Award program has become the international standard for what Lean should look like. Therefore, as we begin to define Lean, it would be appropriate to start with the Shingo model. 

Utah State University, College of Business, Shingo Prize—Business Prize—Application Guidelines 2005y p. 7. 

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