IEEE Distinguished Industry lecture on In Search of a Better Solution with a Research Logic Triangle and the Toyota Production System

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IEEE Matrusri Engineering College Student Branch ,  SPS MEC, in association with the IEEE SPS Hyderabad Section and IEEE Hyderabad Section, is organizing an SPS Distinguished Lecture on

“In Search of a Better Solution with a Research Logic Triangle and the Toyota Production System”

Date: 19th August 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

   This talk explores how to develop not just a good solution, but a better solution to a given problem, using a research logic triangle in combination with the Toyota Production System. In highly competitive environments such as industry, finding a better solution is crucial.

Often, the principle behind a problem–solution pair remains hidden—yet uncovering it is key to success. The approach presented in this talk begins with a logic-building process, applying the technology logic triangle (commonly used in technical writing) to clarify and refine the problem–solution relationship.

The Ohno Doctrine of the Toyota Production System is then applied to the refined problem, revealing the underlying principle that often leads to a superior solution. Real-world examples from semiconductor technology and signal processing illustrate how this method can be applied effectively.

Speaker: Dr. Akihiko K. Sugiyama, Dr. Eng.
Damas.cus Corporation / Tokyo Metropolitan University

Dr. Akihiko K. Sugiyama brings over 40 years of experience in developing telecommunications, speech, and audio signal processing systems for consumer and network products. He has a proven record of technology adoption in commercial products, contributions to international standards, and extensive publications and granted patents. His career is uniquely marked by marketing and sales achievements, including establishing 300+ global contacts in two years and conducting proof-of-concept (PoC) evaluations with world-leading companies for technical licensing.

Representing Japan in ISO/IEC MPEG Audio standardization, Dr. Sugiyama also served as Interim Chair of the Audio Subgroup at the Angra dos Reis Meeting in Brazil, with additional contributions to ITU and 3GPP standardizations as a delegate. He has bridged industry and academia through 25+ years of teaching at universities and the supervision of 75 internship students.

Dr. Sugiyama has delivered 232 invited talks across 101 cities in 31 countries, earning 25 awards, including the 2024 Industry Innovation Award from the IEEE Signal Processing Society. He is the sole inventor or co-inventor of 273 registered patents in Japan and abroad.

He is a Fellow of IEEE, Honorary Member of IEICE, and Fellow of IEICE. His distinguished speaking roles include:

• IEEE Signal Processing Society Distinguished Lecturer (2014–2015)

• IEEE Consumer Electronics Society Distinguished Lecturer (2017–2018)

• IEEE Signal Processing Society Distinguished Industry Speaker (2020–2021)

In 2020, he was recognized as a Renowned Distinguished Speaker (“The Rock Star”) by the IEEE Consumer Electronics Society.

 

 

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Event Agenda

SPS Distinguished Lecture
“In Search of a Better Solution with a Research Logic Triangle and the Toyota Production System”
Speaker: Dr. Akihiko K. Sugiyama, Dr. Eng.
Damas.cus Corporation / Tokyo Metropolitan University

• 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM – Welcome Address

• 2:05 PM – 2:10 PM – Introduction of the Speaker

• 2:10 PM – 3:30 PM – Distinguished Lecture

• 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM – Q & A Session

• 3:50 PM – 3:55 PM – Concluding Remarks

• 3:55 PM – 4:00 PM – Networking & Informal Interaction

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IEEE MEC SB ,  SPS MEC| IEEE SPS Hyderabad Section|IEEE Hyderabad Section|SPS  DIS Lecture on In Search of a Better Solution with a Research Logic Triangle and the Toyota Production System|19th August 2025@2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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In Search of a Better Solution with a Research Logic Triangle and the Toyota Production System

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