The Toyota Way

Toyota's Way Forward Fund Announces Grants to Advance Pediatric Research, Care

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

"The Way Forward Fund helps the company realize its vision of creating mobility for all by implementing the Toyota Way values of continuous improvement and respect for people."

Key Points: 
  • "The Way Forward Fund helps the company realize its vision of creating mobility for all by implementing the Toyota Way values of continuous improvement and respect for people."
  • The recipients will use the grants to advance pediatric TBI care in their areas of specialties.
  • "Through a community-based approach to care, the Way Forward Fund leverages Toyota's partnerships, know-how, support and connections to drive new ideas," said Douglas Moore, executive director, Way Forward Fund.
  • This is the second round of grants awarded through the Way Forward Fund.

Toyota Launches the Way Forward Fund

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

More than 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, 2.5 million of which visit an emergency department.

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  • More than 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, 2.5 million of which visit an emergency department.
  • Children account for 32% of TBI-related emergency department visits, while they only account for 22% of the US population.
  • Toyota intends to award additional grants in subsequent years with the goal of creating a sustainable program with long-term impact.
  • Future phases will expand support to additional states and populations in need, with the goal of supporting systems for children and their families in a sustainable way.

Toyota Financial Services Celebrates Toyota Leadership Academy Scholars

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

PLANO, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is working to grow equity in underserved communities by partnering with schools that seek equal access to quality education, tools and resources. At the beginning of the 2021–2022 school year, TFS launched the Toyota Leadership Academy, created in partnership with the Lancaster Independent School District (ISD) in North Texas. This program prepares students for personal, academic and professional success by providing a specialized curriculum designed to increase high school graduation rates, improve college, career and leadership readiness and introduce students to job opportunities in the global workforce.

Key Points: 
  • "The Toyota Leadership Academy aligns with our district's vision of every student being a success.
  • "Mentoring is a vital part of the Leadership Academy," said Darryn Hyman, manager of the Toyota Leadership Academy.
  • Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the brand for finance and related products for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust.
  • It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Toyota Ranks 4th on DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

PLANO, Texas, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DiversityInc named Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) one of its 2022 Top 50 Companies for Diversity, ranking 4th, up from 7th last year.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DiversityInc named Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) one of its 2022 Top 50 Companies for Diversity, ranking 4th, up from 7th last year.
  • The DiversityInc Top 50 list, issued yearly since 2001, recognizes the nation's top companies for diversity and inclusion management.
  • Toyota has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity for 15 consecutive years.
  • The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, when many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives.

TMMWV Celebrates 25 Years, Nearly 20 Million Powertrains Built; Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing to Guide Future Production

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Friday, September 24, 2021

"We are well positioned for the next 25 years as innovation and advanced manufacturing lead the way.

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  • "We are well positioned for the next 25 years as innovation and advanced manufacturing lead the way.
  • The only Toyota plant in North America that makes both engines and transmissions producing nearly 20 million powertrains since 1996.
  • Coinciding with the 25-year anniversary celebration, The Toyota USA Foundation awarded a $189,000 grant to West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
  • Shamaya Morris, a production group leader at TMMWV, said it is a smart investment for the future.

New Business Book Explains How a Japanese Company Achieved Extreme Quality Improvement Not Seen Since Japan's Post-WWII Economic Miracle

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

TL&F represents "ground zero for the most important advances in quality improvement since the Deming-inspired quality improvements of the post-WWII Japanese economic miracle," said John Shook , author of seminal books and articles on Toyota's lean management business system.

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  • TL&F represents "ground zero for the most important advances in quality improvement since the Deming-inspired quality improvements of the post-WWII Japanese economic miracle," said John Shook , author of seminal books and articles on Toyota's lean management business system.
  • Shook learned the system working at Toyota for 11 years, becoming the company's first American kacho (manager) in Japan.
  • The book also describes the company culture needed to achieve and sustain superior quality levels.
  • Nomura's job at TL&F was to improve quality at acquired operations in the U.S., Sweden, and France.

Toyota partners with The Leadership Network to launch a VR Masterclass on The Toyota Way

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Monday, February 15, 2021

LONDON, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Leadership Network (TLN) has announced its partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd (TMUK), the leading company for hybrid vehicle manufacturing, to run the executive Masterclass "Leading the Toyota Way" in Virtual Reality (VR).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Leadership Network (TLN) has announced its partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd (TMUK), the leading company for hybrid vehicle manufacturing, to run the executive Masterclass "Leading the Toyota Way" in Virtual Reality (VR).
  • Leading the Toyota Way VR Masterclass is designed to help executives build a sustainable roadmap towards optimised operations based on Toyota's world-renowned Lean practices.
  • Jeffrey Liker is a Lean expert of 30+ years and author of The Toyota Way.
  • The Masterclass will combine Dr Liker's knowledge of Lean leadership with immersive VR exercises and presentations from Toyota executives, delivering a highly practical learning experience for executives across the globe.

Toyota partners with The Leadership Network to launch a VR Masterclass on The Toyota Way

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 15, 2021

LONDON, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Leadership Network (TLN) has announced its partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd (TMUK), the leading company for hybrid vehicle manufacturing, to run the executive Masterclass "Leading the Toyota Way" in Virtual Reality (VR).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Leadership Network (TLN) has announced its partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd (TMUK), the leading company for hybrid vehicle manufacturing, to run the executive Masterclass "Leading the Toyota Way" in Virtual Reality (VR).
  • Leading the Toyota Way VR Masterclass is designed to help executives build a sustainable roadmap towards optimised operations based on Toyota's world-renowned Lean practices.
  • Jeffrey Liker is a Lean expert of 30+ years and author of The Toyota Way.
  • The Masterclass will combine Dr Liker's knowledge of Lean leadership with immersive VR exercises and presentations from Toyota executives, delivering a highly practical learning experience for executives across the globe.