Contents

Acknowledgments

Prologue
The Toyota Way as a General Management Philosophy

Chapter 1
What Is Service Excellence?

Chapter 2
The Toyota Way Continues to Evolve

Chapter 3
Principle 1: Philosophy of Long-Term Systems Thinking

Chapter 4
Developing Lean Processes: A Short Story

Chapter 5
Macroprocess Principles: Create a Cadence of High Value Flowing to Customers

Chapter 6
Microprocess Principles: Make Work Patterns Visible for Continuous Improvement

Chapter 7
Macrolevel People Principles: The Context for Exceptional People to Provide Exceptional Service

Chapter 8
Microlevel People Principles: Develop People to Become Masters of Their Craft

Chapter 9
Problem-Solving Principles: Strive Toward a Clear Direction Through Experimenting

Chapter 10
The Long Journey to a Customer-Focused Learning Organization

Notes

For Further Reading

Index