The DNA of Toyota lies in its culture -- The human systems model -- Toyota way + local environment + purpose = success -- Attract competent and trainable people -- Developing competent and able people -- Engaging competent and willing people in continuous improvement -- Inspiring people to be...

"How to speed up business processes, improve quality, and cut costs in any industry In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor...

The management of innovation is a complex task and the management of suppliers' innovative activities is especially so because it involves managing technological factors across the traditional boundaries of the firm. This paper explores the determinants of suppliers' innovative activities by...