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Jeffrey K. Liker is a professor of industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan and an expert on lean manufacturing and Toyota’s management system.
Known for: The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer
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The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer
The Toyota Way presents the management philosophy and business principles behind Toyota's success. It outlines 14 key principles that emphasize long-term thinking, continuous improvement (kaizen), respect for people, and problem-solving at the source. The book provides insights into how Toyota built a culture of excellence and efficiency that has influenced organizations worldwide.
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Toyota’s Historical and Philosophical Foundation
Toyota’s beginnings trace to Sakichi Toyoda, an inventor driven by curiosity and compassion. His dream was to relieve human toil through innovation. Sakichi’s loom inventions evolved into a philosophy his son Kiichiro Toyoda would carry into automobiles. Kiichiro insisted that Toyota must serve soci...
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Understanding the Toyota Production System (TPS)
The Toyota Production System is often described as lean manufacturing. But I want you to see it for what it truly is: a human system designed for continuous improvement. At its heart are two pillars—*just-in-time* and *jidoka*. Just-in-time ensures that parts arrive exactly when needed and in the ri...
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About Jeffrey K. Liker
Jeffrey K. Liker is a professor of industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan and an expert on lean manufacturing and Toyota’s management system. He has authored several books on lean principles and organizational excellence.
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