Toyota working model Development System (TDS) Total Production System (T-TPS) Marketing and Sales System (TMSS) Management System (TMS) There are 4-core areas. TPS is famous, but it’s just a small part of the total Toyota Production System, which includes production planning and design. Each of the other parts are also important for understanding Toyota’s systematic approach to production and knowledge work. Each phase starts with concept and design. The concept phases are important to anticipate issues and resolve them prior to implementation. This front-loading activity reduces total workload and resources. Careful concept and design lock in the cost, quality and cycle time gains for which Toyota is world-famous: ‘design with production in mind.’
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