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A Journey from TPS to the GKM Gene System and a Vision for a New Era of Business Collaboration between Vietnam and Japan 2.0
NAGOYA, JAPAN; On October 6, 2025, at the invitation of the Association for Sustainable Production and Human Resource Support (ESD21), Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh, Founding Chairman of the GKM Finest Management Institute, delivered a special presentation at the ESD21 Forum. The topic was “From TPS to GKM: A Journey from Philosophy to Practice and a New Vision for Business Collaboration between Vietnam and Japan 2.0.”
The event gathered numerous business leaders, professors, leading researchers of the Toyota Production System (TPS), and experts with prior experience at Toyota Corporation. In the plenary session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh was one of two keynote speakers, alongside Mr. Koji Sakai, General Director of Honda Logicom Vietnam.
Professor Dr. Chika Hironaka chairs the discussion session.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh, representing the GKM Finest Management Institute, delivers his keynote speech during the plenary session, with the “Boc Lot” (proactive backing) of Professor Dr. Chika Hironaka, the program coordinator.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh and CEO Nguyen The Hung together provide “Boc Lot” (proactive backing), helping Japanese CEOs and scientists gain a deeper understanding of the Made in Vietnam Finest Management Technology.
A Solution for Global “Management Fractures”
In his presentation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh provided a deep analysis of the strengths of TPS while also pointing out the major challenges in global management today. He emphasized that many techno-craft solutions are hitting a “thinking ceiling,” making it difficult to create sustainable breakthroughs. The primary obstacles, he argued, are “management fractures” and “invisible waste” in thinking.
To address these root-cause problems, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh introduced The Made in Vietnam Finest Management Technology (GKM MIV Technology). It is not merely a set of tools but a complete philosophical system built on the foundation of the GKM Gene System. He affirmed that when an enterprise successfully applies the GKM Gene System with “Tam The” (the core mindset) as its nucleus, tools like TPS can be implemented naturally and with outstanding effectiveness.
An Enthusiastic Reception and In-depth Discussions
The presentation sparked a vibrant and engaging discussion. Many leading Japanese experts asked sharp, insightful questions, showing their deep interest.
The former Director of the Design Division at Toyota Corporation asks how GKM manages to persuade top corporate leaders to attend its CEO programs, a feat considered very difficult in Japan.
A former TPS expert from Toyota Corporation engages in a deep discussion on the philosophy of the Five Values and the substance of “Tam The,” key elements for successful implementation in an enterprise.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh and CEO Nguyen The Hung together provide “Boc Lot” (proactive backing), helping Japanese CEOs and scientists gain a deeper understanding of the Made in Vietnam Finest Management Technology.
Delegates actively ask questions, focusing on the differences between TPS and the GKM Gene System.
Ushering in a New Era of “Made by Vietnam” and “Made by Japan” Collaboration
On the sidelines of the forum, networking activities buzzed with energy. Many Japanese entrepreneurs expressed a desire to learn more about GKM MIV Technology and the development opportunities under the MBV (Made by Vietnam) and MBJ (Made by Japan) models.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh discusses with a Japanese expert the applicability of the GKM Gene System across all Five Core Fields (Ngu Lĩnh): education, industry, agriculture, healthcare, and other economic sectors.
Leaders of Japanese enterprises with many years of experience in Vietnam express their strong belief in the potential for spreading the MIV Finest Management Technology among Japan-related businesses.
Leaders of Japanese enterprises with many years of experience in Vietnam express their strong belief in the potential for spreading the MIV Finest Management Technology among Japan-related businesses.
Leaders of Japanese enterprises with many years of experience in Vietnam express their strong belief in the potential for spreading the MIV Finest Management Technology among Japan-related businesses.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh presents books to Japanese entrepreneurs, sharing GKM’s knowledge and philosophy.
The bilateral cooperation model, “New International Business Collaboration 2.0,” was discussed in detail, heralding an era of equal and solid partnership. In this model, Vietnam contributes its “Tam The” and elite management capabilities, while Japan brings technology and global experience.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh discusses the “New International Business Collaboration 2.0” model with academics and practitioners.
The forum concluded on a high note. Japanese experts and entrepreneurs alike expressed their conviction that the Made in Vietnam Finest Management Technology is a fundamental and effective solution for the development of enterprises, especially small and medium-sized ones.
On behalf of the GKM Finest Management Institute, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Minh extended his sincere thanks to Professor Dr. Chika Hironaka and the leadership of the ESD21 Association for creating an opportunity for a management technology created and mastered by the Vietnamese to be shared and formally recognized in Japan.
GKM News, October 2025