Hi Victor,

Great summary. I am just making my way through the Toyota way also and really enjoyed this story.

It showed how far anyone has to go before they come close to the level of application Toyota has with TPS. I would also stipulate that copying Toyota should not be the goal per se (I don't think that is possible). Each will need to find there own way (and Toyota has much to offer here).

Regarding agile. Yes I agree it will undoubtedly share stories similar to that of Toyota and lean. But I think it is good none the less (when you consider the the alternative).

Those companies that embrace the principles and values will succeed (some will fail). Those that don't may also succeed (I and others like yourself may choose just not to work there).

Great post. Thanks for sharing.