The Toyota Leaders: An Executive Guide

By Masaaki Sato

Book Overview

Six decades ago, Toyota was an embarrassment. Today, they are the auto- industry leader. The Toyota Leaders- An Executive Guide tells how they did it, and in such a way that allows readers to apply the lessons. Discover how Toyota is more than just a series of good business moves, but a culture first put into place by its founders and built on through the years. Not a corporate history, Sato uses Toyota's past to contextualize his discussion as he focuses on the company's unique business strategies. - Find out why an innovative vehicle like the hybrid Prius came from Toyota and not the more technologically - advanced Honda. - Learn how General Motors supplied invaluable business know-how to then-provincial Toyota in the early eighties. - Discover why Toyota thinks giving back to Japan and the world is a smart idea. - Learn how a national healthcare system is a good thing for business. This is the Toyota book for entrepreneurs and executives in all industries, not just manufacturing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934287237
• ISBN13: 9781934287231
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Vertical
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding!

I love this book! I think it's because I worked at TMC for many years. It's not a book on how to implement TPS. It's a testament to the philosophy of investing in people. What appeals most to me is how the leaders maintained the vision, philosophy and respect of the founder throughout Toyota's growth, and the humility that each leader demonstrated. Humility should not be mistaken for weakness. Vision like "A world car made with Japanese brains" and "Protect your own castle" resonate with those who have experienced Toyota firsthand. Mr. Sato details many important events in Toyota history and the contribution from the leadership. The development of the Corolla, Lexus, Prius; the journey into North American manufacturing are explained.

Review for "THe Toyota Leaders"

Excellent book if you are interested in the Toyota History. Don't expect to find TPM tools, regards Luis Cantu