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The Position: Plant First

 

Our position is where we stand on an issue.

I had the great fortune and wonderful opportunity to work for Toyota Motor Manufacturing—Kentucky in Georgetown, KY for 16 years. I was hired in February, 1988 as a Team Leader and was promoted to Group Leader the following year for the second shift start-up. Looking back, my experience and what I learned has been more valuable than my college degree. It shaped my view of business in general and manufacturing in particular. I view the business world through the lens of my Toyota experience. No apologies.

The motivation for writing a book derives from my personal experiences since leaving Toyota and from what I’ve read, witnessed, and been told about the failure ...

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