Lean Toyota

Free TPS Video

By Ron Pereira Updated on May 16th, 2017

Click here to watch a free video of Dr. Shankar Basu, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling, USA. This is NOT a sales pitch so don’t worry. Dr. Basu even speaks about reducing transportation, which he half jokes will hurt his organization’s business. The video starts slow but stick with it as it covers lots of important ground. Mr. Basu offers details behind Toyota’s success, including:

Toyota Production System
Kaizen
TQM
Push versus Pull
Genchi Genbutsu
Kanban
Heijunka
Jidoka
Respect for People

He also discusses how the Toyota Way as discussed in Jeffrey Liker’s book “The Toyota Way” is actually a bit dated. He mentions how the Toyota way was modified a bit in 2001. This comes toward the end of the video. The video is 54 minutes long but since the video is just of him standing there talking you can easily turn up the volume and work on other things while listening.

Again, click here to watch the video. If that link doesn’t work try this one (you will have to register with this link which is free).

Ron Pereira

Ron has more than 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, supply chain, and senior leadership roles. Ron has held the titles of process engineer, engineering manager, master black belt, and director of manufacturing & continuous improvement. In 2002 Ron was the first American to win the Nokia Global Six Sigma and Overall Quality award in Helsinki, Finland. Ron holds a bachelor's degree in automated manufacturing and an MBA in technology management.

E. Kobayashi
April 1, 2010 - 1:11 am
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I am glad to inform you of the publication of my new book about Toyota Production System.
The book is titled “The truth about Toyota and TPS” and can be found at the following link: http://amzn.com/2917260025

Regards,
E. Kobayashi.