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How Toyota Built a Moat in Lean Manufacturing
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Toyota's lean manufacturing system created one of the most durable competitive advantages in industrial history. They unpack the origins of the Toyota Production System, the specific principles like just-in-time and kaizen, and how the company's culture of continuous improvement became a moat that competitors have spent decades trying — and largely failing — to replicate. They also discuss how Toyota's supplier network and its famous 'andon cord' empower workers and build resilience. Plus, the hosts touch on Toyota's…
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