Peter's blog has reprinted an official Toyota company history on his website. Some of the numbers are outdated, but the text of it is interesting.
Toyota is still writing their history, with rumors of yet another U.S. plant on the way….. where will it be??
Jamie Flinchbaugh adds this tip:
Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. His latest book is Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. He is author of the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, as well as The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. He also published the anthology Practicing Lean that benefits the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, where Mark is a board member. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.
If you really want a good history on Toyota, you have to check out Cusumano's book which is no longer in print.