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A Study of the Toyota Production System
0This book argues for improving entire manufacturing workflows instead of individual tasks. It explores the Toyota system, where production is like a connected machine, and explains how to streamline these processes for a smoother operation.
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Inside the Mind of Toyota
0“Inside the Mind of Toyota” explores the fundamental management principles behind Toyota’s enduring success. Satoshi Hino provides a detailed analysis of Toyota’s management system, urging readers to learn and surpass Toyota’s strengths.
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The Toyota Production System Journey
0The Toyota Production System Journey -The Continuously Changing Features of TPS and Lean Thinking explores the sophisticated manufacturing concept developed by Toyota. It explains the fundamental principles of TPS through the career journey of a technical expert turned TPS instructor.
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Toyota Kaizen Methods
0“Toyota Kaizen Methods” details the skills and techniques used by Toyota to develop employee skill levels. It focuses on the six-step Kaizen improvement process, providing practical tools and assignments for analyzing work processes.
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Understanding A3 Thinking
0“Understanding A3 Thinking” by Durward K. Sobek II and Art Smalley explores the A3 report as a key tool in Toyota’s PDCA management system. The book emphasizes the cultural and mindset shifts necessary for effective A3 implementation, offering practical advice and examples.
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Welcome Problems, Find Success
0In his book, Nate Furuta, former chair and CEO of Toyota Boshoku America Inc., shares his decades of experience in establishing Toyota cultures outside Japan. He provides unique insights into the development of Toyota’s management systems and culture, illustrated with stories and process descriptions.