Kim SU HAOSenior Consultant | JPN
Areas of Expertise
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Toyota Production System (TPS)
- JIPM & Shingo Model Alignment
- Factory Diagnostics & Layout Planning
- Cross-cultural Lean Facilitation
Education
- MEng, Industrial Systems Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
- BA, Applied Japanese Studies, Osaka University
Based in Japan, Kim serves as a liaison between TPM thought leaders and global practitioners, especially through collaboration with JIPM (Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance) and the Shingo Institute. With a deep understanding of Toyota-style operations, he supports international manufacturers in translating these systems into actionable, site-level change.
“Sustainability begins with systems, but it lives in habits.”
Kim has facilitated study missions and technical exchanges involving Toyota-affiliated experts, helping companies align with original TPM principles. He frequently supports Asian and European factories in building up their TPM maturity models, serving as a strategic interpreter between Western lean frameworks and Japanese operational DNA.
Publications
Eddso Webinar Recap: Lean Tools for Real-World Chaos
Discover how Lean tools bring stability to chaotic production environments, based on real webinar insights from industry experts.
03/26/2024
Why “Good Enough” Is Never Good for Global Supply Chains
Revealing how complacency in supply chain standards leads to hidden risks, this post explores why continuous improvement is critical for global competitiveness.
03/23/2023
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