Lexus Cultivates An Elite Work Force

Probably more like the German "Perfected" the process, and Lexus adapted it.

Germans have alwys been better mechanical engineers. The Japanese are better at electronics. The worst example of poor electrical engineering I have seen is in older Siemens power window switches with lead contacts that oxidize and stop working. I had to put up with many of these switches in Audi cars that I owned in the eighties and I always promoted the idea of having cars engineered in Germany with electrical components sourced in North America. They would have had better electrical components at far lower prices.

Uncivilized Race? Lack of refinement? so you think a Toyota Yaris has more refinement than a Volkswagen? give me a break here. Refinement and luxury came from Europe don't forget that. Prestige came from Europe. I see quality products from ToyoLexus but I see no prestige. Perhaps compared to it's American rival Cadillac there may be some prestige but even then it is the Japanese luxury brands who does not get respect. Going to a nice restaurant in Monte Carlo in a Lexus or Mercedes. It's obvious which is preferred. In Dubai there are more German brands than Lexus.

German's invented and perfect while the Japanese tend to adapt or 'borrow'.

Agent63: "Uncivilized Race? Lack of refinement? So you think a Toyota Yaris has more refinement than a Volkswagen?"

There are many good things to come out of Germany (e.g. Porsche), but you gave a bad example. My aunt bought a Volkswagon Golf. It was double the price of a Yaris and she thought the price premium must mean it's a better car. She's only had the car for a year and so far she's done about $3000 worth of repairs. It's no surprise that JD Power and Associates Survey rates Volkswagon so low.


"I see quality products from ToyoLexus but I see no prestige."

I think this is mainly because prestige is in the eye of the beholder. You see it if you want to see it.

Thats insane, but impressive, how they train their assembly line workers.

I don't know about how much the bloggers are aware of this but Western Europe (Not the Romans or the Greeks) did not see a civilized state (an organized and stable states with central governments and developments in literature and science) until the industrial revolution. However even Japan had its mandate with the Chinese empire through most of its history. Japan excelled in textile industry before the fall of the shogunate, but overall after the 17th century, Europe was becoming the prominent states of the world with the Kingdoms of Britain, France, and Prussia (Biggest precedent state before germany's unification on 1871, so there was no german state until 1871) advancing heavily on heavy industries. But during the "dark age"
and the medieval period Europe was under the feudal system and the Papacy was the most powerful institution in Western Europe, and mostly Europe's wisdom was contained in monasteries and universities(like Oxford, Cambridge, and university of paris), but literacy was not spread among the general public and life during this stage in Europe was very much underdeveloped compared to the Tang and Qin China, as well as caliphate states of Near East. And Japan always had a heritage of martial arts, the essence of which is for the improvement of one's constituting characters and skills. So I am not surprised that the Japanese are reinterpreting their old ways of life in modern automobile building techniques.

They are gonna be spending tons of $$$$ and wasting a lot of time. At the rate their production is moving this is economically unfeasable if they plan on being competitive.

They should focus more on research and development and upholding their tarnishing "reliability" credibility than wasting time.

Cool concept though. But I couldnt see it being applied to Lexus or Toyota. Maybe the new high end sports car but thats about it.

That is an accurate statement.

The only problem is martial arts didn't help them win WWII.

In fact, we moved all of out gear over there and kicked their butts in their territory and for decades Japan refused to include the sneak attack at Pearl Harbor, but had no problem adding in the Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

America is multicultural and Japan is not.

It's a good think if good workmanship and perfection comes from the type of dedication usually seen only among fanatical practitioners of martial arts.

You are right, and that's why you wont see innovation, only refinement and copying. martial arts did not involve any risk taking or blak swan type risky changes.. pound down the highest nail dont foreget.

I do not want to disturb you, but this is very old news. Next...

Still newsworthy

And Ricers :)

Unfortunately, that mentality is the root cause of the 1986 Challenger disaster that killed all those brave astronauts. We simply have to start fixing things before they break and not the other way around.

Yo mah boi I feel ya! Das why yo cars worth mo' than ya crib.

Oh wait.. ITS NOT. Did u miss that "rice scene in Japan" post they had a few months ago here? They make Rice out of American ricers. Your alteeza tail lights on the honda are nothing compared with the flamethrowing pipes on their cars.

Thats great stuff, that article alone, makes me want tobuy a Lexus.

Classical music comes from Europe and it's great to hear it's popular in Japan.

And nobody listens to it outside of their countries.

It's all about writing a decent song with a melody people can remember, but in Japan you will find more Beatle copy bands than any country in the world.

"And nobody listens to it outside of their countries."

Actually, I'm Australian and I've listened to classical Japanese music.

"Hidden among the gleaming trappings of a state-of-the-art Toyota auto production plant -- the robotic arms"

Think goodness all the robots don't have to pound the pavement looking for a job!

Ever see those little dancing robots Honda comes out with?....the Space Shuttle is a robot much of the time!

Typical Liberal.

The glass is half empty.

One my favorite people is General Patton because he kept moving forward and nothing stopped him from winning.

And Japan doesn't have much of a space program, but they do have the Atomic Dome.

Youre right, you view the world like a glass half full, and tell me other than making cars what does Japan offer the world.

I do know they have no problem corralling dolphins and slaughtering them for the penis.


Video: Japanese Dolphin Massacre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2kO0FYi08M

"Typical Liberal. The glass is half empty."

This suggests Liberals are cynical. Conservatism is defined as reluctance for change because they are cynical about new things.

If you think about all the music made in the 50's,60's,70's,80's,90's and today that comes out of America and Europe and is listend to worldwide, you wonder why in all that time not one single Japanese artists has made out of their own country because I cannot name one.

Because they can't make memorable melodies perhaps!

In-N-Out Burgers has a great assembly line.

In fact, they never freeze the hamburger, they cut the fries right there and have been using canola oil since 1948 and make their buns right there at each restaurant.

And let us not forget the Mark Levinson assymbly line.

And how about Ruths Crisps Steak House assymbly line.

Or, the Ron Thorn Assymbly line.

http://www.thornguitars.com/

I finally boosted you!

At least Japan came out with one movie since the beginning of movie making.

GODZILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

btw, aho makes the best digital cameras?

That's right the Germans.

Hasselblad

http://www.hasselblad.com/

I don't think so on those movies.

Hasselblad are used for 99.9% of every magazine cover.

It's in the quality.

Hey look at that Lexus up there it looka like a smelly silver fish.

Face the facts, Italian cars look like sexy women and Japanese cars look like fish.

German cars look like Rolex'.

2,700 veteran workers whose eyes are sharp enough to catch minuscule errors even robots and computers miss.

Right, they're called inspectors, doh!

That doesn't make sense.

Any country has lazy people.

Now I just wish China would stop sending us bad pet food, tooth paste and tires.

youre (the deboosters) all a disgrace to America and the west and its cultures. Some truth has been spoken here yet it is deboosted. Why? Go live in Japan then an buy all the toyotas and eat all the sushi u want, marry japanese, speak japanese, and have japanese kids. But of course you wouldnt because its better here. Im not being ethnocentrical Im showing my backbone and pride in that what I am.

The United Nitwits?

Reckless pursuit of perfection.

Anyone noticed this?

"Since the May 17 rollout, the company has received 5,300 orders for the LS600h and LS600hL, far above the monthly target for 300 vehicles."

Those are just for Japan alone.

Like all the people in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL AND nascar.

And check out the Olympic medal count because we have more than any other country.

Get with the program!

Everybody comes here because there is oppurtunity. With our economy if you work hard, you will make it. We are not a charity unlike European countries.

And when Global Warming blows over this hybrid will be upside down.

Fluke!

goes to show people are willing to pay for quality rather than just on a name. dont expect it to last forever though, you used to be able to say that about Bentley. and actually, it goes beyond just cars, people want nice things. its why stuff china makes big bucks knocking off big brands. but of course for those like me who have some OCD, knowing how something was made is much more important than the name.

big props to the tahara plant. ill try to stick to cars from there.

Their management team is amazing, Lexus in less than 20 years is a tier 1 brand. Amazing. In contrast, Acura and Infiniti the other Japanese brands, are not even close put together.

Amazing what the difference in management can do.

I thought we were debating cars? What happen!

I don't know about how much the bloggers are aware of this but Western Europe (Not the Romans or the Greeks) did not see a civilized state (an organized and stable states with central governments and developments in literature and science) until the industrial revolution. However even Japan had its mandate with the Chinese empire through most of its history. Japan excelled in textile industry before the fall of the shogunate, but overall after the 17th century, Europe was becoming the prominent states of the world with the Kingdoms of Britain, France, and Prussia (Biggest precedent state before germany's unification on 1871, so there was no german state until 1871) advancing heavily on heavy industries. But during the "dark age"
and the medieval period Europe was under the feudal system and the Papacy was the most powerful institution in Western Europe, and mostly Europe's wisdom was contained in monasteries and universities(like Oxford, Cambridge, and university of paris), but literacy was not spread among the general public and life during this stage in Europe was very much underdeveloped compared to the Tang and Qin China, as well as caliphate states of Near East. And Japan always had a heritage of martial arts, the essence of which is for the improvement of one's constituting characters and skills. So I am not surprised that the Japanese are reinterpreting their old ways of life in modern automobile building techniques.

All you people fighting about whether my country is better than your country should realize that the true conflict is between rich and poor. Nationalism is designed only to blind the masses from their social position.