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VA Lean Kaikaku

Name: VA Lean Kaikaku
Address: No. 01-03-09, Summerskye Square, Jalan Sungai Tiram 8, Bayan Lepas, Penang, 11900, MY
Telephone: +6042288359

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Transforming SMEs to be World-Class Organization by the way of Lean-TPS Implementation

21/08/2026

Meeting with Machida san, the consul-general of Japan in Penang representing SAMENTA Northern Region to have an exchange dialogue on the potential collaboration between the SMEs of Japan and Malaysia in all sectors engaging with technology.

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12/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating Milestones Together! 🎉

Every successful transformation deserves a moment of celebration.

We’re grateful to our valued customer for hosting our team at Secret Garden to celebrate the successful completion of the Toyota Production System (TPS) Level 1 Program.

This achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork, and commitment shown by everyone throughout the journey. More importantly, it’s only the beginning.

With Phase 1 successfully completed, we’re excited to kick off Phase 2 of the TPS transformation project next month, where we’ll continue building stronger capabilities, driving continuous improvement, and creating sustainable operational excellence together.

A heartfelt thank you to our customer for your trust and partnership. We look forward to achieving even greater milestones together.

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11/07/2026

On the joyous occasion of the Birthday of the Governor of Penang, everyone at VA Partners extends our sincere congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ramli Ngah Talib, Governor of Penang.

May His Excellency be blessed with continued good health, wisdom, and strength in serving the State of Penang. We wish for continued peace, prosperity, and sustainable progress for Penang as it advances as a leading hub for innovation, industry, and talent development.

As an organization committed to developing people, strengthening businesses, and driving operational excellence, VA Partners remains dedicated to supporting the growth and competitiveness of Malaysian organizations.

We wish our valued clients, partners, associates, and all Penangites a joyful celebration and a safe, pleasant public holiday.

Daulat Tuanku.

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25/06/2026

ISO 14001:2026 EMS - Are you Ready for the Upgrade?

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming FREE ISO 14001:2026 Awareness Briefing, designed to help organizations understand the latest changes and prepare for the transition from ISO 14001:2015.

📌 Why Attend?
✅ Understand the key changes in ISO 14001:2026
✅ Learn how the new requirements may impact your EMS
✅ Gain practical insights to maintain compliance and competitiveness
✅ Get your questions answered by an experienced ISO consultant

🎤 Speaker: Ms. Yuga, Project Consultant
•⁠ ⁠10+ years of ISO consulting experience
•⁠ ⁠Expertise in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
•⁠ ⁠HRDC TTT Certified Trainer

📅 Date: 13 July 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: VA Partners Centre
💰 Admission: Complimentary

Seats are limited. Secure your participation by registering today.

🔗 Register Here: https://t4eudn3tlv.jodoo.com/f/6a33a7a4bd8295f73238a032

01/06/2026

Many people use the terms Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) interchangeably, but they play different yet complementary roles in delivering customer satisfaction.

It all starts with the Voice of the Customer. Customer needs and expectations are translated by the Engineering team into product specifications, drawings, standards, and requirements.

🔹 Quality Assurance (QA) focuses on the process.
QA ensures that the systems, procedures, training, and standards are in place so the product can consistently meet the engineering specifications.

🔹 Quality Control (QC) focuses on the product.
QC verifies through inspections, measurements, and testing that the actual product conforms to those specifications before reaching the customer.

Think of it this way:

Customer Requirements ➡️ Engineering Specifications ➡️ Quality Assurance Builds the Process ➡️ Quality Control Verifies the Output ➡️ Customer Satisfaction

When QA and QC work together effectively, organizations can reduce defects, improve consistency, and build customer trust through quality products and services.

Quality is not just about inspection—it is about creating a system that consistently delivers what the customer values.

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23/05/2026

In many organizations, machines are upgraded, systems are digitalized, and processes are automated…
But one important question remains:

“How do we consistently develop people?”

This is where Training Within Industry (TWI) becomes powerful.

Born during World War II to rapidly develop skilled workers, TWI is not just a training program — it is a people development system that builds strong leaders, capable supervisors, and stable operations.

TWI focuses on three essential pillars:
🔹 Job Instruction (JI) – Training people the correct way to do the job safely, correctly, and consistently.
🔹 Job Methods (JM) – Improving the way work is done by eliminating waste and increasing productivity.
🔹 Job Relations (JR) – Building strong working relationships and leading people effectively.

Many organizations struggle with:
❌ Inconsistent training
❌ High dependency on “experienced people”
❌ Quality variation
❌ Long learning curves
❌ Weak leadership at the frontline

TWI addresses these challenges by creating a culture where knowledge can be transferred systematically and continuously improved.

This is why TWI became one of the foundational influences behind the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean culture practiced around the world today.

Technology can support operations.
But people development sustains excellence.

Organizations that invest in developing their people will always stay ahead in the long run.

We have just recently completed 2 session of TWI training with an FDI from Taiwan operating in Penang, Malaysia.

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10/05/2026

What looks like a simple LEGO game turned into a powerful learning moment on the importance of Standardized Work. 🧱

As the team went through different rounds of building activities, one thing became very clear — without a standard, every person works differently. The result? Variation, confusion, inconsistent quality, and wasted time.

Through the hands-on simulation, the team experienced the real challenges faced in daily operations:
• Different work methods creating inconsistent results
• Miscommunication between team members
• Waiting, rework, and unnecessary motion
• Difficulty achieving stable lead time and quality

But once Standardized Work was introduced, everything changed.

The key takeaways from the session:
✅ Best known method must be clearly defined
✅ Sequence matters to create smooth flow
✅ Standard timing helps balance work and reduce bottlenecks
✅ Visual standards improve communication and teamwork
✅ Stability is the foundation before improvement (Kaizen) can happen

The LEGO demonstration reminded everyone that Standardized Work is not about restricting creativity — it is about creating consistency, reducing variation, and building a strong foundation for continuous improvement.

Simple exercise, powerful lesson.
Seeing is believing. Learning by doing creates lasting understanding.

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01/05/2026

Behind every milestone, every improvement, and every success… there are people who show up, give their best, and care deeply about the work they do.

This Labour Day, we celebrate YOU — the hands, hearts, and minds that drive progress forward every single day. Your dedication, commitment, and pursuit of excellence are what turn vision into reality.

Here’s to building with purpose, growing with passion, and achieving together.

Happy Labour Day!

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14/04/2026

It started with a simple game… paper planes flying across the room ✈️

Laughter, competition, a little chaos — but beneath it all, a powerful lesson unfolding.

Today, we completed another Lean TPS Awareness Training with the team at Low Seat Hoong Food Service. Through the Airplane Game and Value Stream Management session, what seemed like play quickly turned into perspective.

As the rounds progressed, something shifted.
The team began to see time — not just as seconds ticking, but as waste, delays, bottlenecks… and opportunities.

Moments of waiting became visible.
Unnecessary movements became obvious.
And most importantly, improvement ideas started coming from them.

That’s the magic of Lean — not teaching people what to fix, but helping them see what they couldn’t before.

From simulation to reality, the biggest takeaway isn’t the game…
It’s the mindset shift.

Because once you see waste, you can’t unsee it.

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07/04/2026

Not in the meeting room. Not on the slides.
Real learning begins at the Genba — where the work truly happens.

As a TPS Coach, I’ve always believed that Genba skill is the most critical skill to master to be a TPS practitioner. It’s not about telling people what to improve… it’s about seeing, feeling, and understanding the work with your own eyes.

This time, I brought my junior team along — not to teach them, but to let them discover.

We stood on our customer’s babagardening shop floor, watching closely.
We asked questions. We challenged assumptions.

From simple 5S improvements, to rethinking a one-way-in, one-way-out layout, to noticing the hidden strain in an operator’s daily movements — every small observation revealed an opportunity to reduce lead time.

No fancy tools.
Just sharp eyes, curious minds, and the courage to go and see.

Because transformation doesn’t start with big ideas.
It starts with one observation at Genba.

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No. 01-03-09, Summerskye Square, Jalan Sungai Tiram 8, Bayan Lepas
Penang
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Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+6042288359

Website

http://www.vapartners.com.my/

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