This the fourth and final part of a larger series on "The Toyota Way" where I compare the culture of Toyota with the culture of Japan to...

Death by overwork is a phenomenon the Japanese call "Karoshi" which literally translates to "overwork death" and it's become a major...

This is part 3 of a larger series on "The Toyota Way" where I compare the culture of Toyota with the culture of Japan to see what about...

This is part 2 of a larger series on "The Toyota Way" where I compare the culture of Toyota with the culture of Japan to see what about...

This is part 1 of a larger series on “The Toyota Way” where I compare the culture of Toyota with the culture of Japan to see what about...

Every year I read "The Toyota Way" and every year I give the copy I just bought for someone else to read. Honestly, Jeffrey Liker owes me...

When meeting new Japanese people in a business context it is important to remember the proper method for exchanging business cards. This...

Culture and the Methods for Solving Problems Go Hand-in-Hand

Statistical control methods are a founding concept in Japanese manufacturing. However, Six Sigma as a problem solving methodology* causes...

A £500 million investment and trade deal with Japan was announced by Aston Martin's President and CEO Dr. Andy Palmer on 8/30/2017. This...