Monozukuri, in Japanese, translates to something along the lines of the creation of products. The true meaning behind the word is more conceptual. Monozukuri means to produce excellent products and to have the ability to constantly improve a production system and process. This is the driving force behind one of the world’s most successful companies, Toyota Motor Corporation. The principles of monozukuri along with kaizen, meaning a change for the better, have driven Toyota to become one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the industry.
Running head: QUALITY MANAGEMENT – TOYOTA 1 Quality Management – Toyota Mohamed Traore Webster University Author Note Mohamed Traore, School of Business Administration, Online Program, Webster University. This paper is an assignment due for class BUSN 6110, Operations and Project Management. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Mohamed Traore, School of Business Administration, Webster University, St. Louis, MO 63119. Contact: mohamedtraore40@webster.edu QUALITY MANAGEMENT – TOYOTA 2 Abstract This paper explores a case study titled Quality Management – Toyota that relates to Toyota’s aftermath on mass vehicle recalls that occurred in 2010. The case study is an article adapted from Chester Dawson and Yoshio Takahashi, “Toyota Makes New Push to Avoid Recalls,” The wall Street Journal, February 24, 2001.
Team Assignment (W10TA): Planning Production for Toyota North America Lexus RX 350, Successor in 2007 to the RX 330 Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Company Assignment Taskings Address the following four exercises: Exercise 1: Making a Critical Assessment of the Toyota Production System (TPS) Today a. Demonstrate your team's basic understanding of the TPS by 1)defining in your team's own words any eight of the terms found athttp://www.toyotageorgetown.com/terms.asp, and 2) applying them to one or more of your team's own companies or other organizations. For example, Pokayoke can be defined as an approach to create mistake proofing through use of devices that detect or prevent production errors. At a software development firm, pokayoke might be applied through use of a modular development process that includes extensive software module testing before proceeding to module integration and total system testing. b.
The second one is to provide a way for workers to interpret the meaning of organizational events, for example the production line is designed to always have “The Toyota Way” present “The Toyota Production System (TPS), which puts The Toyota Way into practice”. The third one is to reinforce the values of the organization, that’s why The Toyota Way is the defining element of Toyota’s corporate culture. The fourth one is to serve as a control mechanism for shaping behavior, this is why they defined their culture in 14 principles, and they are
Answers: The objective of the project report requested by the RASAS owner, Vicky Roberts is with regards to the restoration of the vintage Mustang car model into a best possible mint condition rather than opting for a standard or basic restoration. This objective will be then translated into sales and advertisements strategy by making the restored Mustang as the main display, with the intention to introduce new business and attracting existing and new customer to the potential business offer. All of these will need to be achieved within a window of 45 days. The first approach needs to be taken into account is time estimation for each of the 22 relevant activities needs to be executed in order to achieve the whole objective. Hence, project activities will need to be list down in a table representation for clarity and accurate illustration.
Riordan Manufacturing Networking and Telecommunications Team B University of Phoenix NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS NTC 360 Cristobal Candelario Jr. January 10, 2011 Abstract Riordan manufacturing is current reviewing different software engineering corporations to review their current phone and network systems and design and implement the best solution for Riordan Manufacturing. The CEO of Riordan realizes that the current technology in use is dated need of an update which is the reason for seeking the consult of the multiple engineering firms. The results of this study will yield the current networking system used at Riordan Manufacturing and the most current and cost-effective system that must be implemented to bring Riordan
5. Think about Toyota’s highly publicized safety problems. One observer said that a goal of efficiency had taken precedent over a goal of quality within Toyota. Do you think managers can improve both efficiency and effectiveness simultaneously? Discuss.
Buying a New Vehicle In this topic, I will speak of the importance of what to look for and what to expect when buying a new vehicle. I chose this topic because I am a happy new owner of a brand new 2012 Mercedes Benz C350 car. I believe there comes a time when someone wants to purchase a new car after all their hard work, and I wanted to share my experience with buying a new car. I will go over choses to make, your need versus want, and considering your finance situation. I believe that investing in a car is the second biggest investment one can ever make next to purchasing a house.
Introduction Part 2 of this report will critically asses the relevance of Mintzberg’s 5 Ps of Strategy to the case study; VW conquers the world found in Appendix B. Appendix B discusses the influence of Ferdinand Piech, Chief Executive of Volkswagen and the turnaround he oversaw during his time with the organisation. The article focuses on the ‘dire’ situation Piech inherited in 1993 and the strategy he implemented to ensure Volkswagen becomes the world’s biggest car maker. There are many different definitions and theories surrounding strategy. Henry Mintzberg (1996) recognised this and created a multilayered conception of strategy which he called ‘The five Ps for strategy’.
PORSCHE: THE CAYENNE LAUNCH Strategic Brand Management Instructor: Doc. Dr. Dimitar Kovacevski Semester: March 2013 Location: UACS Due date: 08.04.2013 Aleksandar Klincharov alexandar19@gmail.com Porsche: The Cayenne launch | Aleksandar Klincharov Introduction After I’ve read the case study about Porsche: The Cayenne Launch, I’ve realized that the story in it is related to brand extensions. What are the most important factors for a brand extension, in order to be highly accepted by the customers? Furthermore, how a brand extension is perceived and how it fits in the minds of the customers, designed to satisfy their special needs? And thirdly, how all of that correlates with the branding concept of a company.