Toyota's management principles are based on continuous improvement and respect for people. The Toyota Way 2001 was adopted in 2001 as a set of values and conduct guidelines. The system focuses on long-term thinking and problem-solving
QRQC is a fast problem-solving approach developed by Nissan in late 90s. System focuses on immediate customer protection through factual observation. Works by identifying quality issues and taking immediate action
Manufacturing processes can be discrete (separate widgets) or analog (quantifiable by weight). Batching is a single run of specific product volume. Batching helps with quality control and production demand management
Oil industry requires ₡70,500 to build at level 1. Industry area needs to be built away from residential zones. Oil resources appear as dark gray to black on map. Industry generates ground pollution and noise
TPS aims to eliminate waste and shorten lead times for efficient vehicle production. System applies to all Toyota areas, including vehicles and services. Daily incremental kaizen implemented by all employees
Poka-yoke means "mistake-proofing" in Japanese. Term was originally baka-yoke, meaning "fool-proofing". Developed by Shigeo Shingo in Toyota Production System