Toyota became the first company to produce over 10 million cars a year.
Toyota's success is attributed to their 'Lean Manufacturing' system.
During the war, Toyota had to be creative due to scarcity of materials.
π‘ The turning point for Toyota's Production System came when a visit to a Piggly Wiggly supermarket inspired the idea of 'Just In Time' production.
π‘ Toyota eliminated waste in the production process by making smaller numbers of parts and producing them when needed, operating on a tighter budget.
π‘ The Toyota Production System was a response to the lack of resources in cash-strapped Japan, where companies could not afford to have excess stock sitting in a warehouse.
Ohno developed 'Kanban' as a scheduling method, which became a precursor to bar codes.
Toyota noticed American car companies' production techniques and implemented improvements.
Toyota emphasized continuous improvement and created a reliable and affordable car brand.
π Toyota's factory efficiencies allowed them to produce a car every 1.6 man hours, appealing to Americans during the oil crises.
π Toyota's 'Lean' principles influenced other industries, such as Boeing and Intel, and even a Canadian Hospital.
π The Toyota Production System revolutionized global car manufacturing and our approach to production.
π Toyota revolutionized the way we manufacture products.
π‘ They demonstrated that there is always room for improvement in the manufacturing process.
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