Recently, a highly impactful workshop on ‘Productivity and Quality Enhancement: Emphasis on World Quality Week’ was successfully organized at the JTI factory in Tongi, Bangladesh. QA Harbor Limited and Kazuko Bhuiyan Trust jointly organized the event, with SubscriptionPro, CORNQ, XOR Geek, and Nymph Solutions as co-organizers, a press release said.
Around 30 corporate professionals from diverse industries attended the workshop. Masudur Rahaman conducted a training session on ‘Kaizen’. Okabayashi Kuniaki conducted another session on ‘5S’. Tomoko Yasuda, along with Sayaka Ozawa and Nishimura Nanako conducted the final training session on ‘Issou Ichimoku’ meaning “One Step, One Look”.
The highlight of the day was the hands-on visit to JTI’s Tongi factory – widely regarded as a leading example of how Kaizen and 5S can be seamlessly integrated into daily operations. Participants observed best practices in action, showcasing how structured processes and a culture of continuous improvement drive efficiency and excellence.
Reflecting on his experience during the workshop, Brigadier General M. Mofizur Rahman (Retd.), CEO of R&G Consulting, former Executive Chairman of BEPZA, and former Lecturer at BRAC University, shared:
“Revisiting Kaizen, 5S, and Issou Ichimoku was an exceptional experience. These principles remain vital for businesses committed to continuous improvement. Witnessing them in practice at JTI reaffirmed Bangladesh’s potential to adopt world-class management systems.”
Shaima Binte Shams, Director at Shams Engineering, commented, “Introducing Kaizen and 5S into daily operations builds disciplined, resilient organizations. This workshop, especially the factory tour, equipped us with the mindset to drive meaningful improvements to stay competitive in today’s evolving business landscape.”
The workshop underscores the growing commitment to productivity-driven cultures in Bangladesh, paving the way for sustainable industrial excellence.
