Toyota aims to lower break-even point for its Japanese operations

According to the latest reports, it appears that Toyota is planning to lower the break-even point for its Japanese operations. A top executive said last week that the Japanese manufacturer is planning to do that through a slew of improved manufacturing processes. For those who don’t know, Toyota President Akio Toyoda also said that he wants to maintain its production in Japan at 3 million vehicles per year in order to protect jobs but also the tradition of manufacturing, known as "monozukuri".
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Fijian - 12/28/2010 2:22:57 PM

+1 Boost

Thats Japanese for cutting more corners which will mean more recalls.Go Toyota.

mpls - 12/29/2010 7:37:45 PM

+1 Boost

that's where all makers are heading to keep on top of rising costs.. Toyota bought the concept of lean production / just-ine-time into car manufacturing..