HONSHA DO BRASIL AND ASSOCIATES (HBA) is a management consulting company with focus on Lean Management, based on the Toyota Production System (TPS) – one of the world’s leading references in operational excellence. It aims to transfer knowledge and experience to reduce costs by eliminating waste.

HBA was founded 15 years ago by Engineer and Economist Gilberto Kosaka who held the positions of:

Industrial and Corporate Executive Director of Toyota Mercosul
Vice President of Anfavea representing Toyota do Brasil
Executive Director of Lean Institute Brasil

totaling more than 45 years of professional experience.