DENSO - Toyota's largest and most powerful supplier

Who is Denso?

Our Japan Lean Program's last stop was Denso, the largest and most powerful supplier of Toyota. Part of Toyota group of companies, Denso has an impressive level of lean implementation that you will not see anywhere else.

So let's find out more about this company:

DENSO, a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components for all the world's major automakers.

DENSO operates in 33 countries and regions.
Approximately 120,000 employees are active in all aspects of the automotive business -- sales, product development and design and manufacturing -- working in cooperation with regional car manufacturers and suppliers to provide the most suitable solutions to regional requirements.
Global consolidated sales totaled US$32.0 billion for fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

At DENSO, there is no room for compromise when it comes to the quality of our products.
Our focus with all our products is consideration for the environment, safety, comfort, and convenience. We invest approximately 8 percent of consolidated sales in R&D activities.
Moreover, we go beyond our company walls to help our communities through employee volunteer activities and corporate philanthropy.

Vision

DENSO VISION 2015

Achieving Our Goal

"Consideration" and "Fulfillment"
We will contribute to the achievement of a future automotive society where there are fewer worries about environmental hazards and traffic safety.

Action Principles

Sharing DENSO Spirit, we will make it the basis for achieving our Goal
DENSO Spirit is company assets we have cultivated since its founding, and condenses into Foresight, Credibility, and Collaboration of the DENSO Group.

Philosophy

The "DENSO Philosophy" guides our corporate actions, ensuring that we will continue to be a corporation that is trusted by people around the world.

Mission

Contributing to a better world by creating value together with a vision for the future.

Management Principles

1) Customer satisfaction through quality products and services.
2) Global growth through anticipation of change.
3) Environmental preservation and harmony with society.
4) Corporate vitality respect for individuality.

Individual Spirit

1) To be creative in thought and steady in action.
2) To be cooperative and pioneering.
3) To be trustworthy by improving ourselves

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