Practical Handbook for New Factory Construction to be Published on May 1: "Practical Handbook for New Factory Construction Projects"

Japan Management Association Consulting (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yohei Otani, hereinafter JMAC) will publish the book "Practical Handbook for New Factory Construction Projects," authored by JMAC consultants, through Japan Management Association Management Center (hereinafter JMAM) on May 1, 2026.

This book is not merely a construction guide, but a systematization of practical methods for owner companies to build value-generating factories according to their own will. It covers the upstream phases of projects, from conceptualization based on management strategy to specific equipment calculations, providing content that can be immediately applied on-site.

■ Book Overview
Practical Handbook for New Factory Construction Projects

This book is co-authored by Ryosuke Yagi, Yasuyuki Omori, and Yosuke Kamiyama of JMAC, compiling the essence of "Owner's Engineering" in new factory construction. It condenses knowledge to prevent future "rework" costing billions, with an investment of only 0.0001% of the total construction cost.

Across 432 pages, the three phases from factory reorganization to planning concept and basic planning are systematized into practical procedures that project managers and practitioners can immediately use on-site.

Title: Essential for Project Managers and Practitioners
Practical Handbook for New Factory Construction Projects
A method for building "mechanisms" that create value, not just "boxes"

Authors: Ryosuke Yagi, Yasuyuki Omori, Yosuke Kamiyama (Japan Management Association Consulting)
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Price: 4,180 JPY (tax included)
Format/Pages: A5 size, 432 pages
Publisher: Japan Management Association Management Center
ISBN: 9784800594310

Book Details

■ Background of Publication
Amidst recent drastic changes in the business environment and the aging of facilities, the importance of new factory construction is being re-recognized by many manufacturing industries.

However, in construction projects, it is not uncommon for projects to end up focusing solely on creating "boxes" (buildings), with the achievement of inherent management value and improvement of production efficiency becoming secondary.

To lead projects to success, it is indispensable to create "mechanisms" such as strategic concept formulation and advanced production systems themselves. JMAC, based on the know-how cultivated through numerous project support experiences, believed that a "practical guide" was necessary for owner companies to take the initiative and logically promote projects, leading to the publication of this book.

■ Details of This Book
This book comprehensively covers the challenges faced at each stage of a project.

① Production System Approach:
Emphasizes factory design as a "mechanism" for value creation, not just building construction.

② Phase-specific Design Procedures:
For each step of factory reorganization (Ph0), planning concept (Ph1), and basic planning (Ph2), it specifically explains everything from sales and production strategies to layout, equipment, utility calculations, and even human resource management.

③ Practical Promotion System:
It includes practical methods of project management, such as designing project organization, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), and operation of meeting bodies.

This helps to eliminate uncertain elements early and supports reliable project execution.

■ Key Points of This Book
Can the new factory construction investment truly be recouped?
Comprehensive coverage from concept formulation to requirement specifications and fundraising
A design bible permeated with logic, from strategy to financial plans
Reliably practice with phases and steps

■ Table of Contents
General Discussion: Basics of New Factory Construction
Chapter 1: Philosophy of New Factory Construction
1 Significance of New Factory Construction from a Management Perspective
2 Why New Factory Construction Now? — Changing Business Environment and the Reality of Aging Facilities
3 Four Objective Areas to Be Achieved with New Factory Construction
4 Strategic Positioning and Concept of New Factory Construction
Chapter 2: Designing the "Production System," the Core of New Factory Construction
1 Creating "Mechanisms," Not "Boxes" (Buildings)
2 What is a Production System?
3 What is the Production System Approach?
4 Advancement (Smartification) of Production Systems
Chapter 3: Overall Process of New Factory Construction
1 Seven Areas of Consideration that Determine Success (Important Scope in the Planning Stage)
2 Secrets to Project Success
3 Points to Note by Industry Type
4 Overall Picture of New Factory Construction Projects
5 Project Management and Promotion System to Lead New Factory Construction to Success
Specific Discussion: Phase-specific Design Procedure Guide
Chapter 4: Ph0: Factory Reorganization Phase
1 Production Strategy
2 Sales Strategy
Chapter 5: Ph1: Planning Concept Phase
1 Production Management Planning
2 Process Design Planning
3 Location/Site Planning
4 Layout Planning
5 Budget Planning
Chapter 6: Ph2: Basic Planning Phase
1 Production Equipment Design
2 Material Handling Design