Toyota is one of the leading manufacturers of cars in the world. The lean manufacturing helps the organization gain a competitive advantage over its competitors in the industry.
The goal of leanis to reduce the timeline and to produce the highest possible quality at the lowest possible cost, with the shortest lead time.
The Toyota production system is comprised of two pillars, just-in-time and jidoka.
The JIT is used to make sure that the company produces and deliver the right parts, in the right amount, at the right time and the jidokainvolves building in quality at the process and enabling separation of man from machine in work environment.
Methodology
- This project is based on a mix of qualitative and quantitative research design.
- Qualitative method will be used to analyze and explain the theory.
- Quantitative method will be used to provide and support the theory.
- Secondary resources will be used for collection of information.