Tag: Toyota
The Transformation at NUMMI: Isao Yoshino Reflects on Toyota’s First U.S....
The NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.) experiment remains one of the most remarkable stories in automotive history. As part of Katie Anderson's fantastic...
Toyota Raku: Respect for People, Comfort, Ease, & Ergonomics
I recently had the opportunity to tour the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plant (TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky. It was my second visit to the...
Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: February 21, 2025
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The Best of Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape 2024
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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: December 13, 2024
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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: November 29, 2024
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Reflecting on my First Time Meeting Isao Yoshino in Japan —...
I'm very excited to depart for Japan on Sunday for the first time in five years!
The week of November 11, I'll be part of...
Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: August 9, 2024
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My Shingo Webinar Recording on Learning from Mistakes and More
I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar hosted by my friends at the Shingo Institute, where I presented on the topic of...
Demystifying Toyota’s Andon System: How It Works and Common Misconceptions
There's a common misconception about Toyota's "Andon" system, often expressed as:
"When a team member pulls the cord, the line stops."
But that's not entirely accurate,...
I’ll Be Speaking, Learning, and Facilitating at the Global Lean Summit
I'm very happy to be participating in Jared Thatcher's "Global Lean Summit" event this September in Indiana.
I'll be there to network and learn, which...
Psychological Safety in Lean Leadership: Insights from Mike Hoseus and Toyota’s...
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My guest for Episode #508 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Hoseus, Executive Director...