Tag: Toyota Production System
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Toyota | “Kaizen is Fun” – Collaborating with Suppliers for Mutual Growth
Toyota’s collaboration with its suppliers in kaizen efforts is highlighted, focusing on improvement activities at Kuroda Seiki’s Yoro plant. Toyota, Aisin, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers jointly implemented changes like progress management via a “kanban post” and clear separation of work areas, enhancing logistics efficiency and safety. This activity successfully reduced manpower by…
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**Toyota | “Toyota is Coming…” Transforming Supplier Site Anxiety into Confidence through Kaizen**
Toyota collaborates with suppliers to enhance productivity and working conditions, particularly at Tier2 sites. In the “Group Link Activity,” Toyota and Tier1 suppliers work together to solve Tier2 companies’ issues. At Umemura Industry in Aichi, a karakuri cart was introduced to improve floor carpet transport and storage, reducing worker strain and increasing safety. Additionally, adjustments…