The Toyota way: Adopting lean and agile manufacturing processes from the Toyota production system

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The Toyota Way provides organizations with a blue print for adopting both lean and agile manufacturing principles, allowing them to gain a significant competitive advantage.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "The Toyota way: Adopting lean and agile manufacturing processes from the Toyota production system", Strategic Direction, Vol. 38 No. 12, pp. 33-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2022-0131