Toyota Mode: 18 Golden Rules of Lean Production

Author: Xiangcai Leadership Development Institute
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Before manufacturing a car, Toyota first builds a model, perfecting a revolutionary new process for producing engines and other components. Everything must be traced back to the source, and it is this philosophy that makes Toyota unique. — Toyota President Fujio Cho
Toyota is renowned worldwide for its lean production and is a benchmark company in the manufacturing industry. Its highly efficient, high-quality, and high-profit process-oriented production capabilities have enabled Toyota to stand tall as a giant in the global corporate jungle.
In terms of efficiency, Toyota's product development process is the fastest in the world. The design of new buses and trucks takes less than 12 months, while competitors often spend 2-3 years.
In terms of profit, in 2003, Toyota's profits exceeded the combined profits of General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford.
In July 2004, U.S. Fortune magazine released the 2004 ranking of the world's top 500 companies, and Toyota ranked 8th.
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the 18 key principles of Toyota's lean production, uncovering Toyota's unique lean manufacturing methodology. It is a must-read for managers of production-oriented enterprises.