


Japanese doctors tapping Toyota experts to learn about TPS / Lean
Two weeks ago I saw an article in the Japan Times titled: "Nagoya…

Japan Gemba Visit: Toyota Memorial Hospital – Part 5: The role of managers and physicians in leading improvement
In the previous four posts in this series about my visit to Toyota…

Japan Gemba Visit: Toyota Memorial Hospital - Part 4: Set challenging goals & engage patients and staff in continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement and the Toyota Way
In an earlier…

Japan Gemba Visit - Toyota Memorial Hospital: Part 3 - Toyota Production System principles in action
As I shared in previous posts, Toyota Memorial Hospital (TMH)…

Japan Gemba Visit: Toyota Memorial Hospital - Part 2: "Our human resources are our power"
In the first post in a series of reflections from my visit…

Japan Gemba Visit: Toyota Memorial Hospital - Part 1: The most "Lean" hospital in Japan
Leadership lessons in Toyota City - this time at Toyota Memorial…