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Nippon Sanso Holdings Case Study
Nippon Sanso Holdings Case Study
Placing Productivity at the Core of the Business and Workforce
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The Challenge

How can organisations cultivate a productivity-driven culture and engage employees, managers, and leaders in driving and embracing productivity?

Summary

Nippon Sanso stands by its philosophy of “Proactive. Innovative. Collaborative.” and aims to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

To enable this vision, the organisation is constantly focused on driving greater productivity and fostering a culture where employees genuinely appreciate and value its significance. Recognising productivity as a key factor in unlocking innovation, value creation, and a happier workforce, Nippon Sanso has made significant strides in cultivating a culture that prioritises productivity. This is done through a multifaceted approach of providing regular training, organising events and festivals, and utilising rewards and incentives to motivate and support employees in embracing the productivity movement.

The Solution
Cultivating a culture of productivity through fostering innovation and training
  • Productivity is a key concept within Nippon Sanso that permeates all aspects of the business, from frontline operations to corporate units. The organisation views productivity as a circular, self-sustaining process where time savings are reinvested in employee development, fostering innovation and thereby, finding opportunities to further enhance productivity.
  • Training plays a central role in driving productivity at Nippon Sanso, as employees are equipped with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The organisation also invests in developing webinar series and events, such as the Productivity Festival and Operational Excellence Days, to promote a culture of productivity.
  • Ultimately, by prioritising productivity, the goal for the organisation is to create greater shared value, foster innovation and enhance employees’ well-being.
Aligning rewards and recognition mechanisms to drive productivity commitment at the top level
  • To drive commitment at the highest level, Nippon Sanso employs various strategies to incentivise leaders. This includes aligning productivity goals with the bonus structure of business leaders, as well as recognition programmes to acknowledge leaders who have contributed significantly to productivity.
  • Furthermore, Nippon Sanso provides flexibility for business leaders to leverage the benefits derived from productivity enhancements to fund employee engagement activities. By empowering leaders to utilise the advantages gained from productivity improvements, Nippon Sanso fosters an environment that encourages continuous improvement and propels the productivity movement forward.
Outcomes

Close to 9 in 10 employees agree that their department is making appropriate use of technology to improve internal operating efficiency.

90% of employees agree that Nippon Sanso’s processes are geared toward providing the best possible service to their clients.

85% agree that colleagues are open to trying new and different ways to address business challenges.

Cultivating a Productivity-Driven Culture with a People-Centric Focus

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