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The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer
How to speed up business processes, improve quality, and cut costs in any industry
In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. "The Toyota Way "is the first book for a general audience...more
In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. "The Toyota Way "is the first book for a general audience...more
Hardcover, 330 pages
Published
December 17th 2003
by McGraw-Hill
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Toyota Industries Corporation was a Japanese maker of automatic looms (device used to weave cloth) when Kiichiro (eldest son of the founder) established the Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota had was capital poor, resource poor, and the Japanese car market was small. Kiichiro devised a strategy of Operational Excellence, along the lines of Sam Walton's strategy for Wall Mart. Eventually, the strategy of operational excellence (elimination of waste) allowed resource poor Toyota to dominate it's res...more
This is a great introduction to Lean ideas. I think this would be a good starting point for someone who wanted to implement Lean processes where they work. I did have to wonder, though, after reading how Toyota does everything so well, just how that accelerator problem came about. Did they stop following thier own rules? Hmmm...
The other thing is that I am somewhat skeptical that very many American companies could become Lean organizations. Toyota had the ability to take a long view, and stay o...more
The other thing is that I am somewhat skeptical that very many American companies could become Lean organizations. Toyota had the ability to take a long view, and stay o...more
الكتاب ليس للمهندسين فقط أو ينحصر بالمهتمين بعالم السيارات
الكتاب إداري بشكل كبير
عجيب أسلوب تويوتا في الإدارة, لم أجد له مثيل في أي كتاب آخر
من المقولات الرائعة لأحد مسؤولي تويوتا : من الغباء أن تخبر موظفيك بأنهم مهمون لديك ثم تخاطر بحياتهم
قمة الإنتاجية مع تقديس الروح الإنسانية والكثير من القيم والمبادئ في هذا الكتاب
من القصص التي أعجبتني, واحدة مفادها : كيف تتوقع أن تعمل دون أن تتسخ يداك ؟ وأترك تفاصيل القصة لكم
Since reading this book every time I hear of Toyota having problems, a car recall or a design fault I smile wryly and wonder which of their principles they had forgotten.
That is unfair of me because the subtext of the book is that companies evolve and the Toyota story is about a company that moved from power looms to truck production to mass-produced cars responding to demand and aware of their business environment that they operated in.
This is a book about more than cars, the focus is on the cu...more
That is unfair of me because the subtext of the book is that companies evolve and the Toyota story is about a company that moved from power looms to truck production to mass-produced cars responding to demand and aware of their business environment that they operated in.
This is a book about more than cars, the focus is on the cu...more
Good subject--what one can learn from a particular successful organization--but reads too much like an infomercial for an idea. There is no criticism of Toyota's culture and processes even though I argue that every situation has its pluses and minuses. What was helpful in my view was the admonishment that most organizations are not ready to become learning organizations; American business culture in particular is too focused on the short term expedient solutions to problems so the book (at the e...more
This book took me on a much longer journey than expected. I found it to be so packed with information that it took a while to wade through. Coming from a church leadership background instead of a manufacturing background meant that I did not have some of the prerequisites that the book's intended audience might have.
For me personally, Part 1 (The World-Class Power of the Toyota Way) was an interesting look into the changing world of manufacturing and lean production. It has helped me appreciate...more
For me personally, Part 1 (The World-Class Power of the Toyota Way) was an interesting look into the changing world of manufacturing and lean production. It has helped me appreciate...more
In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. The Toyota Way is the first book for a general audience that explains the management principles and business philosophy behind Toyota's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability.
The fourteen management principles of the Toyota Way create the ideal environmen...more
The fourteen management principles of the Toyota Way create the ideal environmen...more
Toyota created "Lean Manufacturing" through their "Toyota Production System", and has transferred these principles to their product development process. This is the foundation of Lean Software Development, as described in the books of Mary and Tom Poppendieck.
In the way Toyota runs their business, you will recognize everything that has to do with agile software development, and the book describes not only the processes, but also the leadership philosophy that it builds on.
In the way Toyota runs their business, you will recognize everything that has to do with agile software development, and the book describes not only the processes, but also the leadership philosophy that it builds on.
Whole idea behind the book is to give an better view what makes Toyota manufacturing system such a good one. It introduces TPS (Toyota Production System), Kanban and lots of other systems they use.Still most importantly it tells about the importance of company culture, continuous learning and true understanding about the thinking behind TPS.
I really loved the book, because it didn't only tell about Toyota's way of working, but about the actual culture around it.
I really loved the book, because it didn't only tell about Toyota's way of working, but about the actual culture around it.
Industries from healthcare and service to manufacturing can learn from Liker's "The Toyota Way." Toyota--and the Toyota Production System (TPS)--is arguably one of the most studied corporations in the world, and rightfully so. Short of actually going through Toyota's internal training, this book is probably as close as you can come to grasping the "big picture" of what makes Toyota different.
But, as is mentioned in the book, TPS is not a set of tools anyone can just pick up from a book and put...more
But, as is mentioned in the book, TPS is not a set of tools anyone can just pick up from a book and put...more
An actually readable and enjoyable textbook on management principles!? Yep, it is.
I would have given it 5 stars except for a nagging suspision that the book's visionary idealism of manufacturing with JIT and LEAN *might* have just been a clever sales pitch for a 500-page Toyota advert.
Either way, book was very good and I now drive a Toyota. I also suspect that if you finish this book, you will also start driving Toyotas.
I would have given it 5 stars except for a nagging suspision that the book's visionary idealism of manufacturing with JIT and LEAN *might* have just been a clever sales pitch for a 500-page Toyota advert.
Either way, book was very good and I now drive a Toyota. I also suspect that if you finish this book, you will also start driving Toyotas.
A fine book on the best manufacturer in the world, compromised by the author's slavish devotion to Toyota. Jeffrey Liker clearly outlines the 14 (!) parts of the Toyota Way. However, he's incapable of seeing any possible shortcomings in their way of doing business. When Toyota has to modify their system to be compatible with an American workforce, the author sees those compromises as diminishing the Toyota vision, rather than a possible way to revitalize and improve it. And when other companies...more
Jeffrey Liker offers some very good insight into the stark differences that exist between management styles/business models, particularly in the Eastern and Western cultures.
It was a struggle for me to read between the case studies and, sometimes, the author seemed too preachy about the principles of the Toyota way. The case studies themselves were very interesting and add a lot of value to the content of the book.
It was a struggle for me to read between the case studies and, sometimes, the author seemed too preachy about the principles of the Toyota way. The case studies themselves were very interesting and add a lot of value to the content of the book.
First when I approached this book, I was thinking that I will learn a great " secret " behind having a true lean Supply Chain, but as I went through the book I found myself opposing quiet few principle of those proposed by the TPS.
Anyhow I did learn a great deal, it was a very informative book.. and I think that a lot of principles and techniques which the TPS follows and present could be applied in almost everything. I was really impressed with the continues improvement methodology yet I think...more
Anyhow I did learn a great deal, it was a very informative book.. and I think that a lot of principles and techniques which the TPS follows and present could be applied in almost everything. I was really impressed with the continues improvement methodology yet I think...more
The Toyota Way by Jeffrey K Liker gives a common sense approach to Business Process Improvements. It's a good start for everybody interested in lean management and lean production. This book goes into depth on several concepts that make the Toyota Way different from most western companies. It will definitely change the way you see business and management.
-Yulya Roesdy-
-Yulya Roesdy-
If you are a methodology architect - or an organization philopher, this one you'll need to read! It explains the highly different mindset that Toyota uses in it's production system compared to western mindset.
TPS is the craddle of lean manufacturing, and this book does an excellent job on exlaining it.
TPS is the craddle of lean manufacturing, and this book does an excellent job on exlaining it.
This book is really dense, but a good read if you’re looking to get some ideas and strategies for streamlining your manufacturing process. The author has a huge crush on Toyota, which makes for some sappy reading at times but definitely a worthwhile read.
As far as technical "stories" go, this was a really informative look at how Toyota transformed itself after the war and evolved the way they did business, to the point that companies from around the world now want to mimic many of the concepts they developed.
The book feels like author is rambling along. It is full of stories how TPS reduced inventory by 80% or lead time by 95%, but does not tell what was done to achieve that (except for they used TPS to achieve it). Also, I found that some of the principles author writes cannot in anyway be a manufacturing principle like "be responsible" or "create a place in history". The book also contradicts itself at many places, in examples author argues that the company "increased inventory hence reduced obsol...more
Not a popular subject for 2010, but relevant business models. The book was a little simplistic for me, and repetitive, but would be a great primer for someone without much background in a manufacturing environment.
Great insight into the Toyota Production System. My critique of it is that there is no discussion of drawbacks, if any. I'm skeptical of any methodology that isn't honest about its failings.
De bijbel en een absolute 'must-read' voor iedereen die iets gehoord heeft over Lean (Manufacturing) en er zelf mee aan de slag wil.
In dit boek wordt Lean gekaderd aan de hand van 14 universele management principes. Hiermee overstijgt het boek de standaard Lean Toolbox benadering.
De 14 management principes geven je een algemeen overzicht en inzicht in de werkelijke 'mindset' die schuil gaat achter Lean. Op deze manier wordt Lean meer benaderd als een organisatiefilosofie dan enkel als een produ...more
In dit boek wordt Lean gekaderd aan de hand van 14 universele management principes. Hiermee overstijgt het boek de standaard Lean Toolbox benadering.
De 14 management principes geven je een algemeen overzicht en inzicht in de werkelijke 'mindset' die schuil gaat achter Lean. Op deze manier wordt Lean meer benaderd als een organisatiefilosofie dan enkel als een produ...more
Best book on Lean. A must read for everyone in any business.
Apply these concepts on your cooking and on your room cleaning process, and you'll be billionaire. Seriously.
Apply these concepts on your cooking and on your room cleaning process, and you'll be billionaire. Seriously.
I read this book for my MBA program. While it's a good reference for anyone who wants to become familiar with lean manufacturing, it is a horrible, dry, boring read. I'll keep it as a reference but will dread having to ever open it again!
Toyota is the pioneer in the field of product & process quality regarding the terminolgy KAIZEN(continuous improvement). Jeffrey has succeded in expaining the Toyota culture but still I feel that he should have come forward with drawbacks also if any.
Not always the most exciting book, but great for understanding how Toyota handles processing, and in learning how to manage a complex manufacturing system.
A good book for those in a typical manufacturing environment. It describes the Toyota Production System at length with a number of lessons/steps. If you want to implement a lean production system, this book will be useful.
This book will allow you the opportunity to catch a glimpse into the world of a company that sets a lot of standards for what makes a company BEST!
I found the book extermely educating experience. I learnt so many new techniques which all the manufacturing companies should practice.
If you want to understand the Tao of Toyota, this is it. Toyota is a mindset more than it is engineering. Excellent book.
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Dr. Jeffrey K. Liker is Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and principle of Optiprise, Inc. Dr. Liker has authored or co-authored over 75 articles and book chapters and nine books. He is author of the international best-seller, The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer, McGraw-Hill, 2004 which speaks to the underly...more
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