{"title":"Phillip Ledbetter","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhillip Ledbetter offers insightful perspectives on business strategy and operational excellence, drawing on proven models like the Toyota Production System. His work explores practical approaches to improving efficiency and fostering innovation within entrepreneurial ventures and established companies alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of theory and application, with an emphasis on sustainable growth and organisational development. Ledbetter’s writing is ideal for those seeking to understand how industry-leading principles can transform business practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-toyota-template-by-phillip-ledbetter-9781138578715","title":"The Toyota Template","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch has been written about Toyota over the last 30 years focusing on both its products (superior vehicles), and its operational excellence based on its Toyota Production System (TPS). \u003ci\u003eThe Toyota Template\u003c\/i\u003e details the critical concepts and methods that Taiichi Ohno implemented in developing the Toyota Production System. This book is different, however, regarding the parallels it draws between Toyota’s pre-TPS condition and companies today who are attempting to become more efficient and Lean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn view of efficiency, excellence, culture, and general \"Leanness,\" many organisations are in the same position as Toyota prior to implementing what was once called the \"Ohno System.\" The building of TPS, with the goal to eliminate waste, evolved as problems were encountered and solutions put in place. A wonderful byproduct of these years of work was the growth of a problem-solving culture throughout Toyota that is unique in the business world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, the Toyota Production System is well established. Though constantly improving, the historical picture is visible. The question many have tried to answer for their own companies is \"how can they achieve world class efficiency?\" \u003ci\u003eThe Toyota Template\u003c\/i\u003e answers this question. This book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplains the critically important elements of the Toyota Production System.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalyses the sequence of implementation as the system developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlaces these elements in a logical order of implementation based on the history and current knowledge. In addition, it addresses the effect of each element on the culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author was prompted to write this book because of his personal observations of the failure of most attempts to develop Lean systems. What makes Toyota stand out is not any of the individual elements – it is crucially important to have all the elements together as a system. Most attempts have been focused on bits and pieces of the elements, or the tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Toyota Template\u003c\/i\u003e is about the relevance of the Toyota Production System to \"any type of business\" today. It is not an all-inclusive explanation of every aspect of TPS. Rather, this book succinctly identifies the key elements, places them in a logical, sequential order of implementation, and explains how each contributed to the formation of the Toyota culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608180769004,"sku":"9781138578715","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138578715-the-toyota-template.jpg?v=1778188130"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/phillip-ledbetter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}