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...

This research draws on Asanumaś concept of relation-specific skills in order to analyse collaboration between automaker and supplier. The cultivation of relation-specific skills has been conventionally regarded as a key factor of competitiveness in the Japanese automotive industry. Yet, the...