Toyota Kaizen Methods: Six Steps to Improvement focuses on the skills and techniques practiced inside Toyota Motor Corporation during the past decades. This workbook focuses on the actual training course concepts and methods used by Toyota to develop employee skill level, a core element of Toyota's success. It is not a book about holding Western-st

Foreword, 1. Introduction, 2. Background of Kaizen in Toyota, 3. Introduction to Kaizen in Toyota, 4. Step 1: Discover Improvement Potential, 5. Step 2: Analyze Current Methods, 6. Step 3: Generate Original Ideas, 7. Step 4: Develop an Implementation Plan, 8. Step 5: Implement the Plan, 9. Step 6: Evaluate the New Method, 10. Summary, Appendix 1: Ten Areas to Investigate for Operational Improvement, Appendix 2: Forms and Instructions, Index, About the Author