How to decode the DNA of the strategy of Toyota Production System? The case of Toyota Material Handling

Angelo Riva - University of Milan, Luciano Pilotti - University of Milan

Abstract


There is an increasing attention to improving the sustainable performance of the firms. This study aims to understand how to build an effective strategy for lean management.  Field research is conducted with quantitative and qualitative methodology. The results describe some distinguishing features of TPS (Toyota Production System). The study gives a new practical framework for the development of a strategy to innovate and improve the processes.


Keywords


Lean management, strategy, Toyota Production System, sustainability, vision

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13132/2038-5498/14.3.755-799

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Registered by the Cancelleria del Tribunale di Pavia N. 685/2007 R.S.P. – electronic ISSN 2038-5498

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