The BBC highlights lean practices and provides a stunning contrast between Toyota and Ford in this article: BBC NEWS | Business | The triumph of lean production On the assembly line at Toyota’s giant plant, Laura Wilshire is not happy. There is something wrong with a seatbelt fitting on the Camry she is working on. Laura pulls a cord, stopping the production line – and prompting her five fellow workers on trim line three to … Continue reading Toyota vs. Ford: Andon Cords Reveal a Culture Gap