Lean Companies

Toyota: differentiation and vitality

FeaturesJun 14, 2022
Flávio Picchi
FEATURE – Toyota recently achieved the #1 spot in sales in the United States after 90 years of leadership by GM, which shows how capable the lean management philosophy is to overcome difficult circumstances in the market.

Post-pandemic hansei

FeaturesJun 10, 2022
Jim Womack
FEATURE – Back on the road after two years, the author reflects on how lean organizations have performed during the pandemic and addresses age-old misunderstandings about Just-in-Time.

8 key lessons from Toyota

FeaturesMay 10, 2022
Roberto Priolo
ROUND-UP – Our editor looks back at the most insightful articles Planet Lean has published on the most talked-about company in the lean world. Here are eight key lessons from Toyota, straight from our archives.

A story of caring leadership and creativity

FeaturesNov 29, 2021
Terry O'Donoghue
FEATURE – A leader’s creativity and care for her people can lead to extraordinary results even in the most challenging of environments. As the latest LGN book comes out, the author reflects on one of the most impressive lean transformations you will come across.

A chat with Nomura-san

InterviewsJul 22, 2021
Toshiko Narusawa
INTERVIEW – Following his 10 years at Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) teaching his Dantotsu method for radical quality improvement, Sadao Nomura spoke to Japanese magazine Kojo Kanri (Factory Management).