Shingo Institute
We improve the process
of improvement.
Discover how leveraging the Shingo Model and its Guiding Principles
can dramatically improve your organization’s results.
The Shingo Model provides a powerful framework designed to guide the transformation of an organization’s culture toward achieving ideal results.
The model booklet teaches the basic concepts of the Shingo Model and is available in English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
Upcoming Events
Shingo events are the perfect opportunity to network with peers and learn from organizations and individuals sharing their experience with Shingo, Lean, and continuous improvement.
Accelerating OpEx: How Systems Design and Leadership Drive Transformation
Jul 21, 2026 11:00 am EDT
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Showcase: O.C. Tanner
Aug 4, 2026
Livingston, CA, USA
Showcase: Gallo
Sep 14, 2026
Shingo Workshop Series
The Shingo workshops give attendees a deep understanding of the Shingo Model. They teach the behaviors necessary to achieve ideal results in every organization. Complete all workshops to become a Shingo Alumni.
Latest Articles
Interaction of Systems, Leadership Empowerment, and People Connection
by Danilo Rodrigues Santos
How Systems Design—and Leadership Accelerates—the Journey Toward Organizational Excellence The Journey Begins Vale, a Brazilian mining company focused on iron ore and base metals, has been in operation for over 80 years and has a pres...
Read Full ArticleRespect: The Practice Behind the Principle
by C. Lustgarten
It’s a well-known paradox[i] that meaningful change requires confronting difficult truths. Josh McEwan, Director of Manufacturing Product Development at O.C. Tanner, meets this idea head-on. “There is a lack of good leadership in the world,...
Read Full ArticleOperational excellence, combined with our values-driven culture, has been essential in transforming how we work and succeed as a team. By focusing on streamlined processes, clear communication, and accountability, we’ve not only seen improvements in efficiency but also in our ability to cross collaborate more effectively.
Kelsie Hanway Dunne
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Director, Ipsen Dublin
The Shingo Model gave us a tough but fool-proof path on our journey toward achieving the bigger purpose: excellence. It gave us the knowledge to establish and mature operating tools and systems that can help any organization achieve desired results. For ANSC One India, culture is our foundation. It truly signifies our intent of “Business is People” and makes us want to build the best leadership teams for our organization.
Hardik Shah
Director, Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain One India
Embedding the Shingo Model and challenging for the Shingo Prize has been great for Jabil Healthcare Bray. It has helped us align around common purpose, systems, and tools to achieve our goals, engage our employees, delight our customers, and create a better place to work. It has been demanding, but a lot of fun, and we are so proud of what we have achieved together. It is a great distinction for our site.
Kevin Heffernan
General Manager, Jabil Healthcare Bray
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