Shingo Prize

NC State University IES recommends that organizations ready to work toward world-class performance levels -- and willing to make focused improvements in core business processes -- consider learning and applying the Shingo Prize philosophy. The Shingo Prize, named after Japanese business operations leader Shigeo Shingo,is the premier operational excellence recognition program for North America. The Prize promotes awareness of lean concepts and recognizes organizations that achieve world-class status.

IES helps organizations apply the Shingo Prize Model, a world-class operational model that incorporates many of Dr. Shingo’s practices -- plus exemplary practices from other sources. The Shingo Prize Model covers all aspects of business operations and processes, using the lean management approach Shigeo Shingo developed and taught and emphasizing three levels of transformation: Principles, Systems, and Tools & Techniques. Organizations can learn how to develop a culture of excellence tailored to your unique organization. The model can be applied to many types of industries, whether in an individual facility, a complete corporate division, or across the entire business enterprise.

As the North Carolina service provider for the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, NCSU IES can guide you through the application process, which begins by completing an Business Application Form and continues by submitting an achievement report. For complete information on the application process, go to the Shingo Prize Criteria Guidelines, visit or call your local IES representative. (See our Regional Map to find an IES office near you.)

Solutions include:

• Transitioning to Lean using the Shingo Model and Guidelines workshop
• Implementation Services such as pre-assessment, application assistance and coaching, consulting and training
• Snap-On Tool Plant Tours - see a Shingo Silver Award winner's facility and best practices