The Career Retrospective, Lessons Learned, and Legacy of Roy Nakaue Learn about the career of Roy Nakaue, our Master Sensei, and his more than 40-years of experience learning about and applying the Philosophy, Concepts, and Methods of the Toyota Production System (TPS). Interviewed by Kimo Oberloh, Roy shares is experience in working many different roles […]
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Why the Application of the Philosophy, Concepts, and Methods can be Applied to Business… and Also to Your Personal Life The Toyota Production System (TPS) comprises of many concepts and methods related to their Business System, and the way in which Toyota operates as a company. However, the application of the philosophy and practices may
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TPS is visually represented as a house because this easily conveys the model from which the Business System operates. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time) The Roof: Management System Human Aspects: Transfer of Knowledge The Roadmap for Implementation: The
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Stability is producing consistently on a day-by-day (or normal routine) basis. It also consists of your ability to control your process variation in a predictable manner. Standardization is where processes and procedures are defined and followed. It also includes how the machines are operated, as well as where the materials and tools are placed. Stability
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Jidoka is referred to as Built-in Quality. This means the Highest Quality is “built-in” at the first possible source. The underlying meaning is that the design of the process itself, has Quality “built-in” from the start. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second
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JIT refers to Just-in-Time Production. This means production of what the Customer wants, when they want it, in the quantities requested. The underlying meaning is that products are made to order, and not built to stock or inventory. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka
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The Management System refers to the way in which your company’s business objectives (in the form of KPIs) are achieved through the Business System. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time) The Roof: Management System Human Aspects: Transfer of Knowledge
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Respect for People aims to achieve trust and mutual understanding. It is also the responsibility to combine the power of individual employees… Toyota refers to “this attitude as regarding people’s ability to think most”. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT
The Blueprint of the TPS House is your Roadmap for Implementing the Focal Points of a LEAN Business System. By achieving something similar, your company will establish a Competitive Advantage that will distinguish your company from your competitors, which will ultimately lead to success! The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation:
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Review our 1-Page, Quick Reference Guide explaining The Toyota Production System (TPS) House. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time) The Roof: Management System Human Aspects: Transfer of Knowledge The Roadmap for Implementation: The Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN
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Questions to think about and reflect upon, so you may develop your own Lessons Learned. Reflection Question, Instructions Think through these questions as it pertains to your own current situation, and write down your answers. Also spend some time beyond a few minutes, and consider the implications and application across multiple scenarios. Finally, discuss these
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In order to establish a LEAN Business System, there are five (5) Focal Points that require a balanced approach (refer to our topic: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation). However, most LEAN programs only start at the lower levels, with a pure focus on the Mechanical Tools… Come learn about all of the different Focal Points,
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Explain and Apply the Concepts and Methods Learn more about this Balanced Approach element, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation Mechanical Tools Management System Human Aspects LEAN Culture
Build the Structure for Long-Term Sustainability Learn more about this Balanced Approach element, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation Mechanical Tools Management System Human Aspects LEAN Culture
Develop the Organizational Capabilities Learn more about this Balanced Approach element, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation Mechanical Tools Management System Human Aspects LEAN Culture
