Andrew Parris and Don Pope note some striking parallels between Lean and Christian/biblical principles, even though Lean has roots in Buddhist and Japanese teachings and culture. Through “tireless experimentation” the founders of Lean discovered timeless and universal principles that produced tangible results. Toyota systematized these principles and practices a management system that we now call […]
E. D. Bullard is a 100-year-old safety equipment manufacturer based in Kentucky. They faced significant challenges when the pandemic hit in early 2020. Demand for respirators and face shields increased 30x per week than before COVID-19, and they had to figure out a way to meet this critical demand very quickly. With the help of […]
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Tim Turner worked at Toyota in Kentucky (TMMK) for 22 years, and has done a lot of work with nonprofits and not-for-profit organizations. He created the book, One Team on All Levels: Stories from Toyota Team Members In this podcast interview, he discusses his vast experiences and positions at Toyota, his perspective on servant leadership, […]
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Volunteers from nearby Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) helped build bicycles that were being donated to foster children in need. They setup an assembly line and simple conveyor system to make it easier and more streamlined. Check out the video below to learn more…
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Through the Toyota Production System Support Center (TSSC), a nonprofit within the auto company, Toyota shares its TPS methods with all kinds of organizations — including donating their expertise to other nonprofits. They only work with an organization if the executive team is committed to adopting TPS methods wholeheartedly. They invest for the long term. It’s […]
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