Heijyunka (Levelization) is considered the foundation of the Toyota Production System. Despite its importance, very few have challenged...

In the Toyota Production System, help is provided when Andon is pulled. “Help” is essential but equally important is how. The first key...

“Kantoku.” This word appears quite frequently in Japan. A movie director is “Eiga Kantoku.” In sports, head coach is translated as...

Production Analysis Board. An essential tool that tracks the activities. Some might call it an “hour-by-hour” board. I mentioned this...