Automotive manufacturer Hino introduced its trucks to Japanese roads back in 1917. Today, the motor vehicle manufacturer is one of the country’s leading diesel truck makers, and a top medium- and heavy-duty vehicle brand around the world. So to say Hino has an impressive track record as a pioneer is putting it mildly. That’s […]
On June 23, UD Trucks donated 5,000 face masks to Oya elementary school, located near UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo city, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Elementary schools in Ageo city reopened on June 1. For the first two weeks, children were divided into two groups to attend classes and school lunch separately […]
Kazuhito Hosono has spent his entire career at UD Trucks, and is a chief project manager for trucks. In his opinion, the ultimate gemba is at the customers’ site. “I always tell my teammates to “go to gemba”, to understand what’s going on. Gemba is the starting point, where we solve issues, and also where […]
Ever since she was a little girl, Ms. N has loved automobiles, particularly trucks. Driven by her passion for all things vehicular, she naturally gravitated towards a job as a mechanic. The UD Extra Mile Challenge 2018 celebrating its fourth year, is now open to more markets and drivers than ever before. How did you […]