Beyond the TPS Tools: Preparing the Soil For a Lean Transformation

Since leaving Toyota I have discovered that many other companies are missing what I believe to be the most crucial ingredient to ensure a successful and a sustainable Lean transformation – creating the right culture. Beyond The TPS Tools describes from firsthand experience why Toyota’s culture provides the “good soil” required to deploy Lean strategies. From the green field startup of Toyota’s Indiana Assembly plant to the struggles of managing at Toyota’s most seasoned plant in Kentucky, discover how my leadership style has evolved into a practical approach for leading Lean with a North American workforce.