Toyota by Toyota
Edited by Samuel Obara and Darrill Wilburn
April 8, 2012 - Written by former Toyota associates, including Bob Plummer, a Partner of The Stunsl Group, Toyota by Toyota: Reflections from the inside Leaders on the Techniques That Revolutionized the Industry focuses on the purpose of Lean methodologies, techniques, and principles. It compiles more than a century of combined experience from management-level employees who supply little-known insights about the Toyota Production System (TPS) - featuring many who worked directly with Taiichi Ohno. The book illustrates experiences at Toyota locations around the world including United States, Brazil, Venezuela, Europe, and Japan. Associates from various divisions, including sales, training, logistics, manufacturing, and human resources, provide diverse points of view regarding the application of the Lean principles discussed. In each chapter, TPS experts: - Share their story about when and how they learned the specific Lean technique, methodology, or concept
- Describe the Lean technique, along with its benefits and pitfalls
- Supply helpful implementation tips
A common thread that weaves these stories together is that the contributors had to learn their lessons the hard way. Although there is no magical, painless way to learn Lean, the authors hope that by sharing their experiences and struggles, you can avoid having to struggle through the same lessons. Readers will benefit from seeing the various approaches used to teach, as well as the unique way these authors translate that learning to the reader. Purchase this book.
Toyota by Toyota
Edited by Samuel Obara and Darrill Wilburn
April 8, 2012 - Written by former Toyota associates, including Bob Plummer, a Partner of The Stunsl Group, Toyota by Toyota: Reflections from the inside Leaders on the Techniques That Revolutionized the Industry focuses on the purpose of Lean methodologies, techniques, and principles. It compiles more than a century of combined experience from management-level employees who supply little-known insights about the Toyota Production System (TPS) - featuring many who worked directly with Taiichi Ohno.
The book illustrates experiences at Toyota locations around the world including United States, Brazil, Venezuela, Europe, and Japan. Associates from various divisions, including sales, training, logistics, manufacturing, and human resources, provide diverse points of view regarding the application of the Lean principles discussed. In each chapter, TPS experts:
- Share their story about when and how they learned the specific Lean technique, methodology, or concept
- Describe the Lean technique, along with its benefits and pitfalls
- Supply helpful implementation tips
A common thread that weaves these stories together is that the contributors had to learn their lessons the hard way. Although there is no magical, painless way to learn Lean, the authors hope that by sharing their experiences and struggles, you can avoid having to struggle through the same lessons. Readers will benefit from seeing the various approaches used to teach, as well as the unique way these authors translate that learning to the reader. Purchase this book.
Are My Sales Profitable?
By Bob Plummer
Are My Sales Profitable?
By Bob Plummer
May 24, 2011 - In this article, Bob explores the pitfalls many companies face because they do not have an understanding of their product and service costs and the benefits that knowing the profitability of your entire offering can provide. He presents a simple but effective five step approach you can use to understand profitability and make good business decisions that will improve your cash flow. Receive this article.
