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# The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer

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Review: Great book, (but lets don't forget reality) - OK, like anything else, you have to dig for the truth. Dr Liker provides lots of material (regardless of Toyota itself) that you can learn from to help your business! I had a 2007 Toyota Camry and I doubt I would ever buy another one. It never got the gas mileage I was promised (oh yeah that was by a car lot) plus it wore out way too quickly. However, my review is on Dr Liker's book and not Toyota itself. He clearly showed a passion for a company who on some level was committed to quality at some point. That is what you want to learn from, not from what Toyota may or may not have devolved too. One piece flow: You can and better implement that in any business. Reducing waste: You can and better implement that in any business. Employee involvement: You can and better implement that in any business. Leveling workflow: You can and better implement that in any business. Make Mistakes: You can and better implement that in any business (or you aren't trying hard enough). Continuous Improvement: You can and better implement that in any business (another reviewer said that its better to change lots of things, and the two are not mutually exclusive - the book says something like "queue where you have to, but otherwise get rid of queues" which would apply to changes also). Standardized processes: You can and better implement that in any business. (This is why you go to eat at mom and pop restaurants and they are great when chef mom is there, but suck when they are off for the day.) I have learned a lot from The Toyota Way and I have implemented some of the things and they have helped our business substantially. Great book, the criticisms of Toyota are more than warranted, but if you are imaginative, you can use the tools in this book to help your business. Maybe you won't use all of them, but if you use 1 or 2 you will have paid for the price of this book many times over. (If Toyota wants to improve their cars, they need to buy this book and start working at the tail which is the car dealership and bring the Toyota Way to the sales process there first, then move down the line to the factory.)
Review: Making it Happen - The Toyota Way is an outstanding publication. As Dr. Liker says, Cultural Change through the involvement of all people (from top leadership to floor operators)is a key factor in transforming an organization to Lean. The Iceberg Model of TPS on page 299 (figure 22-3) says it all. How do we take all of the concepts in the book and make them happen in our organization? One way to engage more people is to establish a Toyota Way Discussion Group or Book Club. Start with volunteer participants and meet for about an hour each week. Before the meeting, agree on the section of the book to be discussed, and ask each member to describe what it means to them and what they can do to implement the concept in their organization. They will also be able to ask for help and support from other organizations represented in the meeting. This promotes teamwork and understanding. If any of the concepts are difficult for them to understand, have other participants explain what it means in their terms. This really promotes hands-on learning. It helps to have an experienced lean advisor available to handle the tough questions. If there are some individuals who are struggling with the concepts, this is a great process to help them understand.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,499 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Quality Control (Books) #7 in Transportation Industry (Books) #261 in Business Management (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,219) |
| Dimensions  | 6.2 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0071392319 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0071392310 |
| Item Weight  | 1.45 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 330 pages |
| Publication date  | January 7, 2004 |
| Publisher  | McGraw Hill |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, (but lets don't forget reality)
*by L***B on January 31, 2014*

OK, like anything else, you have to dig for the truth. Dr Liker provides lots of material (regardless of Toyota itself) that you can learn from to help your business! I had a 2007 Toyota Camry and I doubt I would ever buy another one. It never got the gas mileage I was promised (oh yeah that was by a car lot) plus it wore out way too quickly. However, my review is on Dr Liker's book and not Toyota itself. He clearly showed a passion for a company who on some level was committed to quality at some point. That is what you want to learn from, not from what Toyota may or may not have devolved too. One piece flow: You can and better implement that in any business. Reducing waste: You can and better implement that in any business. Employee involvement: You can and better implement that in any business. Leveling workflow: You can and better implement that in any business. Make Mistakes: You can and better implement that in any business (or you aren't trying hard enough). Continuous Improvement: You can and better implement that in any business (another reviewer said that its better to change lots of things, and the two are not mutually exclusive - the book says something like "queue where you have to, but otherwise get rid of queues" which would apply to changes also). Standardized processes: You can and better implement that in any business. (This is why you go to eat at mom and pop restaurants and they are great when chef mom is there, but suck when they are off for the day.) I have learned a lot from The Toyota Way and I have implemented some of the things and they have helped our business substantially. Great book, the criticisms of Toyota are more than warranted, but if you are imaginative, you can use the tools in this book to help your business. Maybe you won't use all of them, but if you use 1 or 2 you will have paid for the price of this book many times over. (If Toyota wants to improve their cars, they need to buy this book and start working at the tail which is the car dealership and bring the Toyota Way to the sales process there first, then move down the line to the factory.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Making it Happen
*by E***G on March 8, 2010*

The Toyota Way is an outstanding publication. As Dr. Liker says, Cultural Change through the involvement of all people (from top leadership to floor operators)is a key factor in transforming an organization to Lean. The Iceberg Model of TPS on page 299 (figure 22-3) says it all. How do we take all of the concepts in the book and make them happen in our organization? One way to engage more people is to establish a Toyota Way Discussion Group or Book Club. Start with volunteer participants and meet for about an hour each week. Before the meeting, agree on the section of the book to be discussed, and ask each member to describe what it means to them and what they can do to implement the concept in their organization. They will also be able to ask for help and support from other organizations represented in the meeting. This promotes teamwork and understanding. If any of the concepts are difficult for them to understand, have other participants explain what it means in their terms. This really promotes hands-on learning. It helps to have an experienced lean advisor available to handle the tough questions. If there are some individuals who are struggling with the concepts, this is a great process to help them understand.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clearly shows you why so many fail to copy them
*by M***M on November 4, 2006*

I've read this book a few times, and got our factory excited by it as well. We read it 2 chapters a week as a group, with a volunteer facilitator reviewing the content of the chapters in a weekly session. Suggest you start with this one and then read "Creating a Lean Culture" by David Mann and then "The Toyota Way Fieldbook" by Jeffrey Liker. A good read for those interested in excelling in Lean Manufacturing or Self-Directed Workteams. Pro: + Shows Toyota's commitment, i.e. the willingness to pursue perfection everyday forever (which is why I think so many fail... satisfied with good) + Provides building blocks upon which to build lean systems and apply lean tools + Philosophy is quite detailed while avoiding "tools" (they are a distraction from successful business transformation) Con: - Not a recipe for you to copy... no shortcuts or cutting corners here - Does not directly describe principles and concept behind hoshin kanri (strategic planning) - I really would have liked this - Does not include any "kata" - now viewed as a key element for cultural transformation - A bit lengthy Bottom line: Recommended for serious lean zealots only. I think that this book is true to the philosophies of Toyota as I've directly observed from the 4 or 5 different senseis (former Toyota executives turned consultants) I have had the chance to work with. Revised July, 19, 2012 due to recent advancements in the study of Toyota.

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