Best Toyota Production System Podcasts (2025)

Dr. Sarah Womack is a distinguished researcher and consultant in the field of Industrial Engineering. Her Ph.D. in the department of Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor focused on the intersection of lean manufacturing practices and ergonomics. She has published peer-reviewed articles, presented as guest s…

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Troy Traffic Jam to feature discussion about Corvette, Mustang 1:08

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the event gives people access to the top gearheads in the auto industry

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‘The Art of Judgement’ with Sir Andrew Likierman 53:55

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In this episode of The Evolving Leader, Jean Gomes is joined by Sir Andrew Likierman, former Dean of London Business School and one of the world’s leading experts on judgment. Drawing from decades of research across business, government, medicine, and the military, Andrew breaks down what judgment really is: the combination of personal qualities, r…

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The auto industry plays critical role in national security 1:03

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Detroit's Big 3 don't make tanks or planes like they used to, but auto suppliers have military contracts that are profitable.

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Kakorrhaphiophobia: How Fear of Failure Sabotages Continuous Improvement and Innovation 8:31

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Read the blog post When I first came across the word kakorrhaphiophobia, I thought it might be one of those obscure terms you learn once and never use again. But the meaning stopped me in my tracks: an irrational, intense fear of failure or defeat. It turns out, this fear is more common–and more consequential–than we might admit, especially in work…

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Jared Thatcher on Growing the Global Lean Summit and Partnering with Toyota 10:39

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In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban talks with Jared Thatcher, founder of the Global Lean Summit, to preview the upcoming event taking place September 23–25, 2025 in Bloomington, Indiana. Jared shares the Summit’s origin story—from a virtual event launched during COVID lockdowns to a high-impact in-person gathering that …

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Should the Detroit Big Three get back into cars? 0:57

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports GM, Ford and Stellantis may want to get back into the sedan segment of the auto industry. (Photo: Ford workers assemble a Ford ST gasoline-powered vehicle at the Michigan Assembly Plant November 8, 2012 in Wayne, Michigan. By Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

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General Motors shows improvement in China 1:08

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports GM sales in China were up almost 20% in the first half of the year and the automaker is fighting back with competitive electric vehicles. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

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Your Work Won’t Speak for Itself: Mistakes & Branding Lessons from Sapna Pieroux 44:46

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My guest for Episode #319 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sapna Pieroux, award-winning author of Let’s Get Visible!, a branding consultant, and the founder of Inner Visions ID. Episode page with video, transcript, and more With a background spanning 20 years in media and experience working with major brands like Toyota, Sony, and L’Oréal, Sap…

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Visual Management, Gemba and Escalation aka 'The Autonomic System' 28:16

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Send us a text Following on from the last episode on SQCDP, the #tril Team use this as an opportunity to answer some of the great questions we've had from our listeners. Topics include: - Visual Management in general - The 1-3-10 rule & 1-3-3 rule for visual management boards - Rules of escalation - Scenario based training - The benefits of going t…

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Kaiteki: The Japanese Philosophy Behind Motivated Employees and Lean Success 4:56

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Episode page with links and more During my most recent visit to Japan (as part of a tour hosted by Katie Anderson), we spent time in several remarkable organizations where the focus wasn't just on performance or process… but on people. One company in particular introduced me to a word I hadn't encountered in this context before: kaiteki. Roughly tr…

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Driving Improvement as a Medical Staff Professional (MSP) – with Kimberly Olson 31:44

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Kim Olson entered the healthcare field in 2005 and has since held progressive roles in Health Information Management, Performance Excellence, and most recently, as Director of Medical Staff Office and Provider Enrollment operations, where she led initiatives to streamline credentialing workflows and improve cross-functional collaboration. She’s mos…

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Russian auto industry going from bad to worse 1:07

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Chinese have captured 50% of the Russian market.

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Take 2: Melisa Buie on Lean Culture, Scientific Thinking, and Empowering Engineers 54:53

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My guest for Episode #531 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dr. Melisa Buie, a seasoned operations and engineering leader with decades of experience in high-tech manufacturing. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Melisa has held senior roles at companies like Lam Research, Applied Materials, and Coherent, where she led large-scale Le…

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Ford, GM working to develop lineup of affordable electric vehicles 1:11

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports both Ford and General Motors are working to have EV's priced in the mid-$20,000 range. But questions remain about how many people will buy them. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Learnings of a Lean Pioneer 44:30

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Jim Lancaster, Owner and CEO of Lantech, talks with Josh Howell, LEI President, and Mark Reich, LEI Chief Engineer Strategy, about his lean journey and the decades-long transformation at his packaging-solutions company. Lantech, a lean pioneer, was highlighted in Jim Womack’s and Daniel Jones’ 1996 book Lean Thinking, and has steadily improved, gro…

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Ford and GM continue to invest in EV technology 1:08

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors and Ford are investigating in new kinds of battery chemistries because the future is all about EVs. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Measuring SQCDP and ensuring value over cost aka 'The measures of unintended consequence' 34:10

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Send us a text Following the aftermath of #subcon2025, Team #TRIL discuss the dangers of measuring the wrong things in your business. and how to ensure you have balance to drive the right behaviours and enable your business to thrive! Other topics include: - Russell interviewing the wife (will ours be next!) and the sacrifices we sometimes have to …

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The Art of Preventing Stupid: Lawyer and Author Matthew Davis on Business Mistakes and Growth 45:12

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My guest for Episode #318 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Matthew Neal Davis, an attorney, entrepreneur, and author of the provocative book The Art of Preventing Stupid. Episode page with video and more Matthew is the founder and managing partner of Davis Business Law, which has grown more than 1,000% in six years, earning a spot on the Inc. …

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Tech Founder Mari Zumbro on Building High Trust Online Communities and AI in Product Development 29:41

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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we continue our series on AI in product development with an interview with Mari Zumbro, Co-Founder and COO of the tech startup Filament. An active participant in the open-source community, Filament describes itself as a new communication platform with the goal of accelerating global innovation with leaders who a…

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Radical Listening with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener 32:11

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Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh (PhD) is an academic, consultant and executive coach. He is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Health Sciences at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ireland) and Consulting Professor for Growth Coaching International, a provider of coach training and consultancy fo…

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‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ with Guy Leschziner 56:11

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“Sleep is intrinsic to every aspect of our waking life.” (Dr Guy Leschziner) In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Emma Sinclair delve into the biological roots of our most human behaviours with Professor Guy Leschziner, neurologist and author of The Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human. From the neuroscience behi…

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Dodge future proofs the Charger instrument panel 1:04

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new Charger's instrument panel is designed in several layers in order to make a change without having to redo the whole thing.

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Warranty work a bonanza for auto dealers 1:03

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says automakers are paying out record amounts of money for warranty work, the total was 28 billion dollars last year.

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Transforming as a Problem-Solver 54:35

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Josh Howell and Mark Reich, LEI President and Chief Engineer Strategy, respectively, speak with Scott Heydon, former VP of Global Strategy at Starbucks, McKinsey & Co. consultant, and a Senior Lean Coach with LEI since 2014. They discuss Scott’s efforts to transform Starbucks with lean thinking, learning lean methods and new ways of problem-solving…

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Why Going to Law School Was Her Favorite Mistake – Davina Frederick of Wealthy Woman Lawyer 44:47

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My guest for Episode #316 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Davina Frederick, founder of Wealthy Woman Lawyer, host of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, and a business coach who has helped women law firm owners scale their practices to seven figures and beyond. Episode page with video, transcript, and more In our conversation, Davina shares why…

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China's BYD is worth more than $140B, topping Big 3 combined 1:02

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China's biggest automaker is now worth more than every car company in the world except two.

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Thousands of auto manufacturing, tech jobs remain unfilled 1:07

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says there are 600,000 manufacturing jobs that are unfilled at this time in the United States. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Three big steps forward for autonomous vehicles 1:00

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are three new developments regarding autonomous cars. One involves Waymo and teens.

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Don’t Say Um with Michael Chad Hoeppner 32:11

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Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, a firm dedicated to giving individuals, companies, and organizations the communication skills to reach their highest goals in work and life. Michael has worked with some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders, across a wide range of industries, universities, and professiona…

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AI to Empower People: Fabrice Bernhard on Using AI to Improve Product Development 18:30

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In this episode of The Design Brief, we speak with Fabrice Bernhard. Fabrice is cofounder and chief technology officer of Theodo, a leading tech consultancy in Europe, and coauthor of The Lean Tech Manifesto. Fabrice discusses what it takes to create great digital products, how high-performing teams can use AI with care, and how LPPD (lean product …

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Transforming Healthcare: Ken Segel on Lean, Shingo, and Operating Systems 48:52

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My guest for Episode #530 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Segel, Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Value Capture. Episode page with video and more With over two decades of experience in healthcare improvement, Ken has been instrumental in guiding Value Capture's mission: helping healthcare organizations pursue habitual excelle…

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A golden opportunity to buy an electric vehicle 1:09

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports thanks to both President Biden and President Trump, EV buyers have a great opportunity to save money.

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The Danger of Optimism: CEO Jim Schleckser on His Biggest Leadership Mistake 49:22

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My guest for Episode #316 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jim Schleckser, founder and CEO of The CEO Project. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Jim is a seasoned business leader, bestselling author, and trusted advisor to CEOs around the world. With experience spanning 42 countries and multiple industries, Jim has spent decades he…

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Owning a car, truck or SUV is expensive 1:03

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while most people only think about the cost when buying a car, other things like insurance, gas, maintenance and service add up and costs about $12,000 a year.

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Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication with Dr. Andrew Brodsky 30:22

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Andrew Brodsky—a Harvard Business School doctoral graduate, award-winning business professor, management consultant, and expert in virtual communication at The University of Texas at Austin—has dedicated his career to unraveling the intricacies of virtual communication. Diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, his treatment led to a lifelong immune def…

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Why 100 Coffee Meetings Didn’t Work—And What Kat Halushka Did Instead 37:43

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My guest for Episode #315 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kat Halushka, a business and visibility strategist for coaches, consultants, and speakers. She’s the founder of Profitable Impact Academy, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their audience, automate marketing, and land clients through speaking and streamlined funnels. EPISODE PAGE Kat’…

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'How Climate Change is Changing Us' with Clayton Aldern 1:02:56

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As the world gets hotter, how is it changing our brains? In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by neuroscientist and author Clayton Aldern to explore how environmental shifts (especially climate change) are quietly reshaping our minds, behaviours, and capacity for decision-making. Drawing from his…

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Ferrari is getting into sail boats 1:00

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says Ferrari wants to expand its luxury brand, so it will start selling high end sail boats that cost more than one million dollars.

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Ford and GM have secret projects for affordable EVs 1:02

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports GM is working on a lower cost EV that will compete with Ford.

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The Toyota Triangle and Problem-Solving 42:12

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Josh Howell, LEI President, and Mark Reich, LEI Chief Engineer Strategy, join Olivier Larue, President of Ydatum, and discuss the Toyota Production System (TPS), the three elements embedded within TPS that make it more than just a production system, and the ability of TPS to foster problem-solving and creativity. Olivier worked with Mark at the Toy…