DATE
October 29, 2003

LOCATI0N
Japan International Transport Institute Headquarters

3-18-19, Toranomon, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan

HOST
The Japan International Transport Institute under the Auspices of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Japan International Tranport Institute
SARAH AYERS
1819 L STREET, N.W. SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
PHONE:+1- 202-833-9763
FAX: +1-202-833-9769
jiti@japantransport.com
www.japantransport.com

Activities of our institute are made possible through the generous assistance of the Nippon Foundation.

Toshitsugu Konishi

Chief Examiner of Lgistics Planning Division, Toyota Motor Corp.

2001-Present:
-Currently assigned to Logistics Planning Division.

1997:
-Took charge of KD (Knock Down) Logistics Division
-Assigned to take charge of component shipping to overseas plants from plants in Japan

1993:
-Assigned to take charge of U.S. Toyota Logistics Operations
-Improved logistics and procurement of completed vehicles in the U.S.

1983:
-Assigned to the Logistics Management Division
-Assigned to work for logistics planning of production in North America and logistics planning of Plants located in remote areas around Japan.
-In charge of domestic logistics bases and scheduling, etc

1971:
-Assigned to 3rd Production Engineering Division, General Assembly Engineering Group
-In charge of Tahara Plant in preparation for the production assembly process of the door-less unit for the Soarer model line.
-Production preparation for MR2.etc

1969: Entered Toyota Motor Corporation
-Took charge of staff operations at the vehicle assembly section in Takaoka Plant
(where mainly produces Corolla model)