ABSTRACT

In the tradition of Taoist philosophers and Zen masters, Steve Hoeft tells the stories he learned from his Toyota Production System (TPS) master teachers. Sometimes enigmatic, sometimes funny, but always powerful and enlightening, these stories of continuous improvement and Lean implementation are organized around the Toyota House framework. After

chapter 2|44 pages

Foundation or Base Principles and Stories

chapter 3|24 pages

Just-in-Time Pillar Principles and Stories

chapter 4|24 pages

People Pillar Principles and Stories

chapter 6|14 pages

Wrapping It All Up (The "Roof" or Results)

chapter 7|2 pages

Closing Words