About

About

About

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Our Story

Hello! I'm Mike Richardson, the lead consultant at Yokoten Consultant group. Since 1989, I've been immersed in the food and beverage industry, working across various sectors—from national restaurant chains and large-scale brewing companies to organic food production and global cosmetics firms. My extensive background, particularly my nine-year tenure as a Capital Expenditures and Continuous Improvement Manager, has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within these industries.

01

Our Story

Hello! I'm Mike Richardson, the lead consultant at Yokoten Consultant group. Since 1989, I've been immersed in the food and beverage industry, working across various sectors—from national restaurant chains and large-scale brewing companies to organic food production and global cosmetics firms. My extensive background, particularly my nine-year tenure as a Capital Expenditures and Continuous Improvement Manager, has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within these industries.

01

Our Story

Hello! I'm Mike Richardson, the lead consultant at Yokoten Consultant group. Since 1989, I've been immersed in the food and beverage industry, working across various sectors—from national restaurant chains and large-scale brewing companies to organic food production and global cosmetics firms. My extensive background, particularly my nine-year tenure as a Capital Expenditures and Continuous Improvement Manager, has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within these industries.

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Our Philosophy

Yokoten, a Lean term meaning "sharing best practices," encapsulates our ethos. We are driven by a passion for aiding food and beverage businesses with process improvement solutions that emphasize efficiency and innovation. By partnering closely with our clients, we pinpoint inefficiencies and devise strategies to streamline their operations, fostering growth and enhancing profitability. Our approach is hands-on and collaborative, beginning with a simple phone call and progressing to an in-depth, on-site assessment to fully grasp our clients' needs and the scope of support they require.

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Our Philosophy

Yokoten, a Lean term meaning "sharing best practices," encapsulates our ethos. We are driven by a passion for aiding food and beverage businesses with process improvement solutions that emphasize efficiency and innovation. By partnering closely with our clients, we pinpoint inefficiencies and devise strategies to streamline their operations, fostering growth and enhancing profitability. Our approach is hands-on and collaborative, beginning with a simple phone call and progressing to an in-depth, on-site assessment to fully grasp our clients' needs and the scope of support they require.

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Our Philosophy

Yokoten, a Lean term meaning "sharing best practices," encapsulates our ethos. We are driven by a passion for aiding food and beverage businesses with process improvement solutions that emphasize efficiency and innovation. By partnering closely with our clients, we pinpoint inefficiencies and devise strategies to streamline their operations, fostering growth and enhancing profitability. Our approach is hands-on and collaborative, beginning with a simple phone call and progressing to an in-depth, on-site assessment to fully grasp our clients' needs and the scope of support they require.

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Our Team

At the helm of Yokoten is myself, Mike Richardson, but the strength of our consultancy lies in the collective expertise of our team. We bring together seasoned professionals from various disciplines, each contributing over 35 years of practical, floor-level experience. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including process improvements, project management, and regulatory compliance. Whether it's new product design, scaling production, technology integration, or navigating the complexities of regulatory standards, our team is equipped to guide our clients through every challenge and toward every opportunity.


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Our Team

At the helm of Yokoten is myself, Mike Richardson, but the strength of our consultancy lies in the collective expertise of our team. We bring together seasoned professionals from various disciplines, each contributing over 35 years of practical, floor-level experience. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including process improvements, project management, and regulatory compliance. Whether it's new product design, scaling production, technology integration, or navigating the complexities of regulatory standards, our team is equipped to guide our clients through every challenge and toward every opportunity.


03

Our Team

At the helm of Yokoten is myself, Mike Richardson, but the strength of our consultancy lies in the collective expertise of our team. We bring together seasoned professionals from various disciplines, each contributing over 35 years of practical, floor-level experience. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including process improvements, project management, and regulatory compliance. Whether it's new product design, scaling production, technology integration, or navigating the complexities of regulatory standards, our team is equipped to guide our clients through every challenge and toward every opportunity.


Your vision is unique; your project is extraordinary.

Are you ready to see it become a reality?

Reach out to Yokoten now and let's transform
your Food and Beverage visions into reality.

Your vision is unique; your project is extraordinary.

Are you ready to see it become a reality?

Reach out to Yokoten now and let's transform
your Food and Beverage visions into reality.

Your vision is unique; your project is extraordinary.

Are you ready to see it become a reality?

Reach out to Yokoten now and let's transform
your Food and Beverage visions into reality.