In 1963, the environment surrounding YKK was changing. Sales were slowing, and profits were decreasing... Then, one employee stands up to change this trend.
3 years after joining the company, B was chosen to be sent overseas for training. With 3 years of experience under her belt in Japan, she was sure she would do well overseas, too. However…
C was stuck in a dilemma between the needs of a customer and the delivery time. An experienced staff learns of this and springs into action.
What one YKK employee saw in front of him in 1985 was a vast wasteland. What lay beyond his days of trial and error...?
In a new place, he had been getting ahead of himself. "What do I lack of…?"Finally, he noticed it with struggling...
At this rate, a customer will have trouble…. We received an email from the customer regarding a veteran employee's proactive response to an inquiry.
Zippers for jeans produced by YKK, which are used around the world. The history of the efforts of all staff of YKK for entering the market of jeans is being unveiled.
Saitama Mado Plant, the first window Plant in Japan with an integrated manufacturing system. What were the efforts employees took to build the plant and the future vision envisaged by window plant?
Shenzhen Plant, China One employee proposes an idea that gets everyone working together toward the same goal…
What started as a small company event at the Macon Plant in the U.S. blossomed into major contribution to the entire town through the enthusiastic efforts of a group of employees…
An issue occurs at a manufacturing site in Malaysia. One employee finds a solution to the plant's long-standing challenge.
A salesman working in Italy gets a chance to deal with a major manufacturer, but then the customer complains... This is an opportunity to show young employees how to deal with customers.
A Brazilian engineer goes to Japan for training to improve manufacturing sites. He faces difficulties and is on the verge of defeat, but the words of his trusted boss inspire him.