LOGAN, Utah, February 21, 2025 – The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has awarded Abbott RMDx Hangzhou China the Shingo Prize, the world’s highest standard for organizational excellence.
"Receipt of the Shingo Prize is a worldwide recognized symbol of an organization's successful establishment of a culture anchored on principles of enterprise excellence, such as respect for every individual, leading with humility, quality at the source, the quest for perfection, and creating value for the customer," said Ken Snyder, Executive Director of the Shingo Institute. "Ultimately, these recipients are in a class of the best organizations in the world, regardless of industry or country."
Abbott RMDx Hangzhou China is a leading manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) tests, specializing in lateral flow diagnostic tests and instruments. Founded in 2006, the company strives to be the benchmark for sustainable organizational excellence. Their purpose is to bring healthcare closer to everyone, every day, everywhere by ensuring timely and accurate diagnostics. Located in Hangzhou, China, their state-of-the-art facility exemplifies their commitment to quality and sustainability.
Abbott Hangzhou continues to drive operational excellence by embedding the principles of the Shingo Model, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. By embracing the mindset that "improving the work is the work," employees are more actively engaged in problem-solving and idea generation, leading to enhanced performance and sustainable growth.
Leaders across the organization emphasize scientific principles, Lean thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement, reinforcing a strong foundation for manufacturing excellence. A focus on employee safety, open communication, and recognition has cultivated a supportive workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered. This cultural transformation has strengthened team cohesion, boosted confidence, and increased efficiency, positioning Abbott Hangzhou as a leader in operational excellence.
Abbott RMDx Hangzhou China will be formally presented with the Shingo Prize at the 37th Annual Shingo Conference, April 28-30, 2025, in Provo, Utah. The conference will feature keynote speeches, interactive breakout sessions, immersive workshops, and company tours, providing valuable opportunities for learning and networking. To learn more about the Shingo Institute and its upcoming events, please visit https://shingo.org/events.
About the Shingo Institute
The Shingo Institute is home to the Shingo Prize, an award recognizing organizations demonstrating an exceptional culture fostering continuous improvement. A program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, the Shingo Institute is named after Japanese industrial engineer and Toyota adviser Shigeo Shingo. Dr. Shingo distinguished himself as one of the world’s thought leaders in concepts, management systems, and improvement techniques known as the Toyota Production System.
Drawing from Dr. Shingo’s teachings and years of experience working with organizations worldwide, the Shingo Institute developed the Shingo Model™, the basis for its several educational offerings, including workshops, webinars, podcasts, study tours, and conferences. Workshops are available in multiple languages through the Institute’s licensed affiliates. For more information on seminars and affiliates or to register for the Annual Shingo Conference, please visit www.shingo.org.
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