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New Factory Construction Project Practical Handbook

On May 1, 2026, the Japan Management Association Consulting (JMAC), based in Minato, Tokyo, will publish a monumental text titled 'New Factory Construction Project Practical Handbook.' Penned by JMAC consultants, this handbook transcends the realm of ordinary construction manuals, serving as a practical playbook for businesses to create value-driven factories through strategic methodologies.

Overview

This book, co-authored by Ryosuke Yagi, Yasuyuki Omori, and Yosuke Kamiyama, embodies the essence of 'Owner's Engineering' in new factory construction. With minimal investment—only 0.0001% of total construction costs—this guide offers insights to avert multi-million yen setbacks in future investments.

Covering 432 pages, the text systematically breaks down three project phases: factory reorganization, conceptual planning, and fundamental planning, presenting clear procedures for project managers and practitioners to apply directly in the field.

Background for Publication

In light of the rapidly evolving business landscape and the aging of facilities, the significance of new factory construction is once again being stressed. Unfortunately, many construction projects often focus solely on creating the 'box' itself, neglecting the core objectives of enhancing business value and production efficiency.

Success in such projects hinges on developing strategic concept frameworks and enhancing the production system itself. Recognizing the need for a practical guide that empowers owner companies to take the reins and push the projects forward logically, JMAC has created this seminal work.

Detailed Contents

The handbook covers the array of challenges encountered at different project phases:

1. Production System Approach: Emphasizing factory design not merely as infrastructure, but as a system that creates value.
2. Phase-Specific Design Procedures: Providing detailed explanations from Phase 0 (factory reorganization) to Phase 2 (fundamental planning), including sales and production strategies, layouts, equipment, utility calculations, and human resource management.
3. Practical Implementation Framework: The book outlines methods for project structure design, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), and operational meeting frameworks to support effective project management. This helps eliminate uncertainties early, ensuring project success.

Key Points

• - Assess if the new factory investment is truly recoverable.
• - Comprehensive coverage from conceptualization to demand specification and funding.
• - A design bible that logically connects strategy with profitability plans.
• - Practical application assured through step-by-step phase organization.

Table of Contents

• - Introduction: Fundamentals of New Factory Construction
• - Chapter 1: The Rationale Behind New Factory Construction
• - Chapter 2: Core Design of the 'Production System'
• - Chapter 3: Overall Project Advancement Strategies
• - Chapter 4: Phase 0: Factory Reorganization
• - Chapter 5: Phase 1: Conceptual Planning
• - Chapter 6: Phase 2: Fundamental Planning

Authors’ Profiles

Ryosuke Yagi (Chief Consultant) - Specializes in production system design and project planning for new factory constructions.
Yasuyuki Omori (Senior Consultant) - Experienced in crafting and executing strategies for performance improvement across various industries.
Yosuke Kamiyama (Senior Consultant) - Focuses on production strategies and smart factory construction using digital innovations.

About Japan Management Association Consulting (JMAC)

Founded in 1980 and located in Tokyo, JMAC offers comprehensive management consulting services across various fields including marketing, production, and IT business. With a workforce of around 370, JMAC is dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness through cross-functional consulting practices.