“Standardization Is the Basis for Continuous Improvement and Quality” — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“More important than the actual improvements that individuals contribute, the true value of continuous improvement is in creating an atmosphere of continuous learning and… — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“management has no more critical role than to motivate and engage large numbers of people to work together toward a common goal. Defining and… — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“Every team member has the responsibility to stop the line every time they see something that is out of standard. That's how we put… — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“Andon works only when you teach your employees the importance of bringing problems to the surface so they can be quickly solved.” — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“Go and see for yourself to thoroughly understand the situation (genchi genbutsu).” — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“We strive to decide our own fate. We act with self-reliance, trusting in our own abilities. We accept responsibility for our conduct and for… — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“Standardization Is the Basis for Continuous Improvement and Quality” — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“The Toyota Production System can be realized only when all the workers become tortoises. (Ohno, 1988)” — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
“Basically people will do what upper management wants them to do. So if that's consistent, if they're not whipsawed and being governed by different… — Jeffrey K. Liker Copy Share Image
