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Francis Andrei M.

Holgado

BSA 2 -G1 OMTQM KAIZEN

1. What problem happened at Toyota? How was it solved? Relate the story.

Toyota faced a significant challenge in improving productivity and competing in the global automobile
industry. In the early 20th century, Sakichi Toyoda established the foundation of the company by
inventing a loom that stopped automatically when a thread broke, marking the beginning of an
innovative approach to efficiency. Later, his son Kiichiro Toyoda took the company into the automobile
sector and sought ways to improve productivity after visiting the Ford Motor Company in Detroit.

Kiichiro observed that the productivity of American workers was nine times that of Japanese workers,
highlighting a pressing need for change. To address this, he adapted the Ford production system to suit
Japan's specific needs. This led to the creation of the Just-in-Time (JIT) production system. The JIT
approach focused on producing only what was needed, in the exact quantity required, and at the right
time. This minimized excess inventory, streamlined logistics, and significantly improved efficiency. By
solving the productivity challenge with the JIT system, Toyota positioned itself as a competitive player in
the global automotive market.

2. If you are part of Toyota's management, how will you solve the problem using Kaizen? Discuss your
answer.

If I were part of Toyota's management, I would address productivity challenges using the Kaizen
philosophy, which focuses on continuous improvement in all aspects of the organization. The first step
would be to create a culture of involvement by encouraging employees at every level to participate in
identifying and solving problems. Workers on the production floor, in particular, can offer valuable
insights into inefficiencies and areas for improvement.

Next, I would focus on identifying and eliminating waste in the production process. This would include
reducing excess inventory, minimizing unnecessary motion, and addressing defects that disrupt
workflow. Each of these areas would be carefully analyzed to ensure that resources are being used as
efficiently as possible.

Standardizing best practices would also be a key focus. Processes that are proven to be effective should
be documented and implemented across the organization to ensure consistent quality and productivity.
At the same time, employees would be trained regularly to adapt to new tools and techniques, ensuring
they remain engaged and capable of contributing to improvements.

Finally, I would prioritize small, incremental changes rather than large, disruptive overhauls. By
consistently making improvements over time, the organization can achieve significant long-term gains in
productivity and efficiency. This Kaizen approach would not only solve the immediate problem but also
ensure that Toyota continues to innovate and improve in the future.

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