Stories from My Sensei: Two Decades of Lessons Learned Implementing Toyota-Style Systems

By Steven E. Hoeft

Book Overview

In this unique volume, the author, a Toyota-trained expert, employs memorable stories from his own learning experiences to teach Toyota Production System principles. Organized according to the "Toyota House" model of Lean, the stories provide a framework for understanding. Each story is complemented by questions that encourage the reader to reflect on how each principle applies in their own business, process, or life. Each chapter includes a more detailed description of the tools and principles in the respective part of the house model. This compelling and sometimes humorous book helps bring the Toyota system to life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439816549
• ISBN13: 9781439816547
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Productivity Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"