Despite a bump or two, Toyota has used business process management—powered by information technology—to eliminate waste, limit inventory buildup and continually improve production. The bottom line: Toyota is on track to become the world’s No. 1 automaker.
Story Guide:
- Step Inside the Toyota Production System
- How Toyota Created a “Lean Machine”
- Dealer Web Portal Cuts Waste
- Cutting-Edge Assembly Line: A Car Every 20 Hours
- Changing the Corporate Culture
- Roadblock Ahead: Recalls Create a Dent
Also in This Feature:
- The Movers and Shakers Driving Toyota
- A Look at the Technologies Under the Hood
- Why Toyota Is Such a Tough Customer for Vendors
- Project Planner: Calculating Costs of a Lean Production System
- Just-in-Time: Has Its Time Passed?