Back Quote by Sergio Marchionne
“Back in 2005, I introduced a thing which, I don't mind saying this - I mean, we stole it, at least in its basic form, from Toyota - it's called World Class Manufacturing. I mean, it's this pretentious title for something which really involves the revisiting of the manufacturing processes of dedication to the removal of waste.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on World Class Manufacturing, 2005
Adopting Toyota’s waste‑elimination principles to improve production efficiency and quality.
In simple terms: Use Toyota’s waste‑reduction ideas to boost manufacturing.
Key Takeaway
Apply lean practices to cut waste.
Themes
efficiency
lean manufacturing
process improvement
Mood
analytical
motivational
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- factory redesign
- product development
- operations training
- cost reduction
Key Concepts
continuous improvement
value stream
waste elimination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify hidden waste in your workflow?
- What resistance might arise when implementing lean?
A Different Perspective
Requires cultural change and employee buy‑in.
