Archive for April, 2009

Yesterday I outlined what the Toyota Way was.  I also subtly gave you a little homework assignment to go to Wikipedia and see what they have to say about the system.  Now it is my turn.
Base management decisions on long-term philosophy even at the expense of short-term financial goals
Sound like something we could have learned… »

The last post What Happened Detroit started out as this post but I had to get a few things off my chest.
As stated in the previous article the thing that is setting the Asian companies apart from the American companies is that they have taken our system and made it better. They have been… »

Sorry Detroit, my home state, and everyone who is patriotic. I am patriotic, but there comes a time when you have to just move on no matter how hard it is. This may be that time.
I have defended the American Auto industry for a long time. But I have recently conceded that… »

Finally I have a new blog, but it is only about 3/4 done.  It has been a long time coming.  I just wanted to make a short post about it to encourage you to let me know how you like it and what I can do to make it look even better.
Sometime in the next… »