The Toyota Way Fieldbook is a companion to the international
bestseller The Toyota Way. The Toyota Way Fieldbook builds on the
philosophical aspects of Toyota's operating systems by detailing the
concepts and providing practical examples for application that leaders
need to bring Toyota's success-proven practices to life in any
organization. The Toyota Way Fieldbook will help other companies learn
from Toyota and develop systems that fit their unique cultures.
The book begins with a review of the principles of the Toyota Way
through the 4Ps model-Philosophy, Processes, People and Partners, and
Problem Solving. Readers looking to learn from Toyota's lean systems
will be provided with the inside knowledge they need to
- Define the companies purpose and develop a long-term philosophy
- Create value streams with connected flow, standardized work, and level
production
- Build a culture to stop and fix problems
- Develop leaders who promote and support the system
- Find and develop exceptional people and partners
- Learn the meaning of true root cause problem solving
- Lead the change process and transform the total enterprise
The depth of detail provided draws on the authors combined experience of
coaching and supporting companies in lean transformation. Toyota experts
at the Georgetown, Kentucky plant, formally trained David Meier in TPS.
Combined with Jeff Liker's extensive study of Toyota and his insightful
knowledge the authors have developed unique models and ideas to explain
the true philosophies and principles of the Toyota Production System.
