Tag Archives: Toyota Way
Many Good American Companies…
Many good American companies have respect for individuals, and practice Kaizen and other TPS {Toyota Production System} tools. But what is important is having all of the elements together as a system. It must be practiced every day in a … Continue reading
We Place the Highest Value…
We place the highest value on actual implementation and taking action. There are many things one doesn’t understand
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Image by HockeyBroad via Flickr It’s hard to believe. 2011 has come to a close. As business leader, you have probably been pushing to hit your year-end goals. You may have even been too busy to make plans for 2012. … Continue reading
5 Reasons You Need to Go Lean
Do you remember Webvan.com? They were the online grocer who raised over $300 (US) million in their IPO. They built a gigantic infrastructure including a $1 billion order for warehousing to support on-line grocery shopping. They peaked in value at … Continue reading
Top Management in Companies with Vital Programs…
…the companies with vital {continuous improvement} programs had a process orientation, while the unsuccessful companies had results-oriented managers. ~~Jeffery Liker, author of The Toyota Way