Toyota’s Secrets: Mr. Amezawa Shares the Untold Evolution of TPS

Описание: How did Toyota’s Production System (TPS) evolve into the world’s most admired manufacturing process? Mr. Amezawa, former Vice President of Lexus and President of Toyota Georgetown, Kentucky, reveals the untold history of TPS, including its early secrecy, the leadership behind it, and the struggles Toyota faced before achieving global success.
In this deep dive, Mr. Amezawa shares personal experiences working alongside Toyota’s top leaders, the fight to improve quality, and how standardization and Jidoka transformed the company’s production philosophy. This conversation uncovers why Toyota kept TPS a secret for years, how the government became involved in inspections, and why Toyota’s leadership forced everyone—from factory workers to managers—to rethink problem-solving.
Topics Covered:
The true origins of TPS and its early secrecy
How Toyota leaders like Taichi Ohno shaped TPS
Why most Toyota employees didn’t know about TPS until the 1970s
The struggles Toyota faced before standardization and Jidoka
How Toyota gained the trust of the Japanese government
The power of Gemba and engaging factory workers
Mr. Amezawa’s unorthodox strategy of using drinking parties to build trust
Why Jidoka and Just-In-Time remain Toyota’s core principles today
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Paul Akers & Mr. Amezawa on Toyota’s History
01:15 - The Evolution of TPS: From Secrecy to Global Success
03:30 - Why Toyota Employees Were Kept in the Dark About TPS
06:10 - How Taichi Ohno and Toyota Leaders Developed the System
08:45 - The Shift: Spreading TPS Across Toyota’s Entire Workforce
11:20 - The Role of Jidoka in Toyota’s Success
14:00 - Standardization & Why Toyota Combined Inspection with Manufacturing
17:30 - The Government’s Role in Toyota’s Inspection Process
21:00 - Mr. Amezawa’s Strategy: Drinking Parties to Build Trust
24:00 - How Toyota’s Thinking Hasn’t Changed After 80 Years
Toyota’s journey was not built on instant success but on relentless problem-solving, continuous learning, and fearless leadership. This discussion is a must-watch for anyone wanting to understand Toyota’s real secret to success.
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