Author(s): Jeffrey K. Liker

Business

"The Toyota Way Fieldbook" is a companion to the international bestseller "The Toyota Way". "The Toyota Way Fieldbook" builds on the philosophical aspects of Toyota's operating systems by detailing the concepts and providing practical examples for application that leaders need to bring Toyota's success-proven practices to life in any organization. "The Toyota Way Fieldbook" will help other companies learn from Toyota and develop systems that fit their unique cultures. The book begins with a review of the principles of "The Toyota Way" through the 4Ps model-Philosophy, Processes, People and Partners, and Problem Solving. Readers looking to learn from Toyota's lean systems: will be provided with the inside knowledge they need, to define the companies purpose and develop a long-term philosophy; create value streams with connected flow, standardized work, and level production; build a culture to stop and fix problems; develop leaders who promote and support the system; find and develop exceptional people and partners; learn the meaning of true root cause problem solving; and lead the change process and transform the total enterprise.