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Toyota's Success With Integrating Technology With Lean Manufacturing

May 7, 2014
Toyota's Tim Platt describes how information technology is integrated into the company's fabled production system.

Toyota VP Tim Platt discusses how how this lean pioneer is integrating advanced information technology into the company's well-known production system and achieving millions in savings and improved production efficiency.

The close examination of process has the assistance of extensive metrics and the involvement of floor personnel, keys to success here. In this video, Platt talks with IW Executive Editor Steve Minter.

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