The TOYOTA Way by Jeffrey K Liker - 14 Management Principles

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1, Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals.

2, Create a continuous process flow to bring problems to the surface.

3, Use 'pull' systems to avoid over production.

4, Level out the work load. (Eliminate waiting).

5, Build culture of 'stopping to fix problems' to get quality right.(Eliminate rework).

6, Standardized tasks are the foundation for continuous and employee empowerment.

7, Use visual controls so no problems are hidden. (Opportunities are exposed to all).

8, Use only reliable and thoroughly tested technology that serves your people and processes.

9, Grow leaders who thoroughly understand the work, live the philosophy and teach it to others.

10, Develop exceptional people and teams who follow your company's philosophy.

11, Respect your extended network of partners and suppliers by challenging them and helping them improve.

12, Go and see for yourself and thoroughly understand the situation.

13, Make decisions slowly on consensus, thoroughly considering all options and then implement rapidly.

14, Become a learning organization through relentless reflection and continuous improvement.