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The Masaaki Imai Distinction 2026 Bosch

Join us in recognizing Bosch with the Masaaki Imai Distinction.

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The second edition of the Masaaki Imai Distinction celebrates the continued pursuit of organizational excellence by honoring Bosch for its exemplary CI deployment. Following the recognition of Shell in 2025, Kaizen Institute now honors Bosch for its outstanding achievements and the sophisticated evolution of the Bosch Production System (BPS).

Where CI excellence is recognized

Join us on the 9th of March to recognize Bosch with the Masaaki Imai Distinction and learn more about Bosch’s CI journey

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Masaaki Imai Distinction Gallery

Agenda

  • 13:00 Welcome & Opening
  • 13:35 Introduction to Bosch
  • 14:00 Kaizen in Practice: Global Success Cases
  • 14:45 Coffee Break
  • 15:05 Panel Discussion Bosch – Kaizen Institute – Guests
  • 15:25 Masaaki Imai Distinction attribution to Bosch
  • 15:55 Closing Remarks
  • 16:00 A visit to the Bosch Villa
  • 17:00 End
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The Masaaki Imai Distinction is the highest recognition in Continuous Improvement, honoring organizations that demonstrate long-term commitment to CI principles, cultural transformation, and sustained excellence across the entire organization.

Bosch is being recognized for its exemplary Continuous Improvement journey and the sophisticated evolution of the Bosch Production System (BPS), showcasing how CI can be scaled from local initiatives to impactful global strategies.

Participants will experience an exclusive in-person event featuring insights into Bosch’s CI journey, global success cases from different regions, expert panel discussions, and the official attribution of the Masaaki Imai Distinction at the Bosch Villa in Stuttgart.