Ohno's Untaught SutrasThis 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...
Killer Work Culture in JapanDeath by overwork is a phenomenon the Japanese call "Karoshi" which literally translates to "overwork death" and it's become a major...
Japan Taught Toyota How to Pick LeadersThis 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...
Brainwashed Children Fuel the Toyota WayThis 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...
The Winners Wrote the History Books of the Toyota Production SystemThis 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...
Read "The Toyota Way" With MeEvery 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...
Cultural Ritualism of Japanese Business Card ExchangeWhen meeting new Japanese people in a business context it is important to remember the proper method for exchanging business cards. This...
What People Miss About Problem Solving and CultureCulture and the Methods for Solving Problems Go Hand-in-Hand
Why Many Japanese Organizations Think Six Sigma is a JokeStatistical control methods are a founding concept in Japanese manufacturing. However, Six Sigma as a problem solving methodology* causes...
Aston Martin Japan DealA £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...