The Toyota Way Fieldbook

Your hands-on guide to the secrets of Toyota's success!

Jeffrey Liker first revealed the management principles Toyota's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability in the international bestseller The Toyota Way .

Now, he and Toyota veteran David Meier take those lessons a step further with The Toyota Way Fieldbook . You'll receive the diagnostic tools, worksheets, and exercises--many adapted from Toyota originals--so you can craft the most effective approach for your organization.

Learn how to develop a long-term philosophy of cost reduction, build a culture that stops to fix problems quickly, develop leaders that live your system, and transform your company into a true lean learning organization that continuously improves, meets the needs of its customers, and positions itself for long-term success.

Most importantly, you'll understand the thinking behind lean tools and approaches so you can implement Toyota's 4P Model for success in your organization:

Philosophy --The company is a vehicle for adding value to customers, society, the community, and its associates.

Process --When leaders follow the right process they get the right results, including long-term cost-reduction and quality improvement.

People and Partners --Add value to an organization by challenging its people and partners to grow and become more skilled and confident.

Problem solving --Continuously solve root problems to drive organizational learning.