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Globalization of NPW (Nissan Production Way)

Introduction of Global Training Center

Globalization of NPW (Globalization of NPW (NNissanissan PProductionroduction WWayay))

Introduction of Introduction of GGlobal lobal TTraining raining CCenterenter

Nissan Motor Co. Nissan Motor Co. EVP Tadao TakahashiEVP Tadao Takahashi

November 29November 29thth, 2006, 2006

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• Nissan Production Way (NPW)

• New Challenge for Globalization

• Global Human Resources Development: GTC

• Nissan Production Way (NPW)

• New Challenge for Globalization

• Global Human Resources Development: GTC

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Nissan Production Way : Two never ending

Never ending quests to identify problemsNever ending quests to identify problemsand put in place solutionsand put in place solutions

Never ending synchronization (Douki) Never ending synchronization (Douki) our manufacturing with the customersour manufacturing with the customers

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• Nissan Production Way (NPW)

• New Challenge for Globalization

• Global Human Resources Development: GTC

• Nissan Production Way (NPW)

• New Challenge for Globalization

• Global Human Resources Development: GTC

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Globalization of production

OverseasJapan

(k units)

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500

1,000

1,500

2,000

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3,000

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1940

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1950

1955

1960

1965

1970

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1980

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1990

1995

2000

2003

2004

2005

4,500

4,000

5,000

2003 : Over 50 %2003 : Over 50 %2003 : Over 50 %

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Vehicle plant ( Including KD ) : 27

Power Train plant : 25

Vehicle plant ( Including KD )( Including KD ) : 27 : 27

Power Train plant : 25: 25

Introduction of Nissan Motor

NNA Smyrna

Cuernavaca

NSA

NMUK

NMISAZNA

Huadu

DFLXiangfan

SNATCMA

MEGA

YL

NMPI

CantonNMEX Aguascalientes

NMI

TochigiOppama

Nissan ShataiKyushu

R de B

NEG

Knock DownComplete Build-up Unit

NMGR

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’50s 2000

Japan

NAFTA

ASIA

AFRICA

’70s ’80s ’90s’60s

Europe SpainUK

YokohamaNissan Shatai Oppama

IwakiTochigi

Kyushu

MexicoUSA

Mercosur

South Africa

‘05NPW ‘94

IndonesiaChina

Brazil

Egypt

ThailandTaiwan

Global plant launching history

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FY05 FY06 FY07

Japan

NAFTA

Europe

China

ThailandGOM others

70 new model launches in Nissan Value-Up

42/70

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1.912.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.07

1.82

2.152.25 2.31 2.33 2.38

2.462.54

2.60 2.61 2.62

2.78 2.80

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1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

K12 D21 N16 B15 N16 P12 D22 K12 Y11 A33 Y10 B15 L31 R20 V10 R50 D22 Y34 P12 C24

(UK) (MEX) (W) (W) (UK) (UK) (NS) (T) (NS) (T) (MEX) (MEX) (US) (MIS) (MIS) (W) (US) (M) (W) (M)

MATERIAL HANDLINGKAIZEN & TRAININGFOREMANDOWN-TIMECHECK & REPAIRDIRECT OPERATIONExcept KAIZEN ＆ MATERIAL HANDLING

Common Common indexindex

As comparing performance globally,Best Practices are exchanged.

As comparing performance globally,Best Practices are exchanged.

Internal benchmarking

Best PracticeBest Practice Best practiceBest practice

Internal benchmarking

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Multi-model mixed production Example from body welding line

Standardization of hardware :NIMS (Nissan Integrated Manufacturing System)

Additional modelsHalve lead timeHalve investment

Jig part

NC locator part

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Overseas support : 3G + 1 strategies

Improve ManufacturingCapability

Trial Start of production

Launching Support

Centralized New Model Trial

Global TrainingCenter

Global ProductionEngineeringCenter

Global LaunchingExpert

Global PackageDesignCenter

3 GStrategies

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• Nissan Production Way (NPW)

• New Challenge for Globalization

• Global Human Resources Development: GTC

• Nissan Production Way (NPW)

• New Challenge for Globalization

• Global Human Resources Development: GTC

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Power Train MfgMaintenanceVehicle MfgLogistics

Quality Assurance

JobCategory

50 members5,000㎡

Oppama

5 members225㎡

Yokohama

10 membersCapacity1,300㎡Area

Oppama

Yokohama

Overall of GTC

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Genba kanriSkill

CommonCastingMachine

Engine Assy

Material handlingQA

EquipmentMainte-nance

Powertrain

FutureManufac-turing

Press die

Vehicle

Course expansion

Course expansion

Main training courses

Basic skill

Basic skill

Advanced skill/ application skill

Advanced skill/ application skill

Daily m

anagement

Daily m

anagement

New

model m

anagement

New

model m

anagement

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14 Regions

Globally standardized “Training Way”

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Global Master Trainer

NMUKNMISA NNA OTHER NML

‥RTC RTC RTC RTC GTC

B20DFL

RTC

NSA

RTC

SNA

RTC

NPW office

NPW office

NPW office

NPW office

NPW office

NPW office

NPW office

Basic skills

Advancedskills

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－－

Master Trainer System

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GG--Master TrainerMaster Trainer

Master TrainerMaster Trainer

Regional trainerRegional trainer

OperatorOperator

OverseasRTC

(Regional Training Center)

OverseasRTC

(Regional Training Center)

JapanGTC

JapanGTC

Human resources development through master trainer system

20 people (Nov ‘06)

Global “human resources” development through master trainer

Global “human resources” development through master trainer

20 times speed as conventional way (direct training)20 times speed as conventional way (direct training)

138 people (Nov ‘06)

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USUSUS

MexicoMexicoMexico

ChinaChinaChina

IndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesia

ThailandThailandThailand

South AfricaSouth AfricaSouth Africa

SpainSpainSpain

UKUKUK

JapanJapanJapan

Introduce best practices of training materials to all plants in the world

Introduce best practices of training materials to all plants in the world

Globally standardized “Teaching Material ”

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E.g. RTC in Thailand

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“Language” barrier““LanguageLanguage”” barrierbarrier

StandardStandardOperationOperationSheetsSheets

Hoja deHoja deOperacionOperacionEstandarEstandar

⇒ No language : Visual Manual⇒⇒ No language :No language : Visual ManualVisual Manual

Global human resources development Keyword : Visualization”

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Correct procedure and key points are visualized.Correct procedure and key points are visualized.

Visual Manual

21113838 Master trainers were born.Master trainers were born.

History of courses (No. of master trainers as of Nov. ’06)

JanJan’’0606

Quality Quality AssuranceAssurance

Material Material HandlingHandling

MainteMaintenancenance

PowertrainPowertrainMFGMFG

Vehicle Vehicle MFGMFG

TTLTTLNovNovOctOctSepSepAugAugJulJulJunJunMayMayAprAprMarMarFebFebDecDecOctOct’’

0505

Mexico

5

Thailand

4

China

4

SpainMexico

US

9 34

South A

frica

3

UK

5

China

9 3

Egypt 9797

Mexico

4

Japan

1110

Mexico

2

China

2Indonesia

4

Indonesia

2

US

4

Mexico

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China

2

Japan

4

Japan

China

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Mexico

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Nissan Manufacturing Nissan Manufacturing Sprit to be WorldwideSprit to be Worldwide