Tag: Ford
My SHS Article About Early I.E.s and Healthcare
Highlights from the History of Industrial Engineering and Healthcare: Part 1Wanted to share a link to an article I wrote recently for the Society...
Old Model T Production Line Video
YouTube - Ford Model T - 100 Years LaterA bit of manufacturing and Lean history here.... since Henry Ford's writings and practices helped influence...
Jim Womack on BBC World Business News
BBC World Service - Business - 5/05/2009 - Car Crash
The BBC aired a revisiting of a story from 2007, I found this thanks to...
Sad but Funny Fake Ford Reality Show on the "Onion News...
I feel a bit insensitive posting this video considering the continued plant closure announcements in the auto industry and Chrysler's bankruptcy, but don't blame...
Ford Not “Blindly Copying” Toyota — Are They Missing Respect for...
TL;DR: Ford wants to learn from Toyota without blindly copying--but Lean isn't just about continuous improvement and efficiency. Without a deep commitment to respect...
Ford, Henry Ford, the Model T, and a Hospital
Ok, so I'll combine a mish-mash of Ford related topics into a single post here.
First off, it's the 100th anniversary of the Model T,...
Say No to "Quick Changeover"…
Changeover.comYou might be surprised to see that phrase. Say "no" to quick changeover?? That's a core method in the Toyota Production System, right? Well,...
Thinking is For Factories, Too
Seth's Blog: Henry Ford and the source of our fear
I really like Seth Godin's blog... but when he steps into "Lean" territory, he tends...
The Dispersion of Toyota Talent
One of the most fascinating trends out of there is the spread of Toyota folks into other old-line automakers or parts suppliers -- Gary...
Toyota marks 50 years in U.S.
This month marks a pretty significant milestone, 50 years since Toyota first started selling cars in the U.S. A collection of articles:Toyota marks 50...
The Same Kind of Different Car Company
A poignant story showed up in the Washington Post during the recent GM strike that hits at the heart of the principle of respect...
Changing the Culture at Ford
At Ford, the 'Outsider' Is Optimistic - WSJ.comThere's an interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally today, we've featured him before on the blog (click...
