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Lesson 2: Core Concepts

7 min

About This Lesson

Define customer value and the two pillars of the Toyota Way.

Video 1: What is Value?

2 min
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Video 2: The Two Pillars

2 min

Explore: The Toyota Way Two Pillars

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What problems do the Two Pillars solve in the work?

The Two Pillars address the fundamental challenge of sustainable improvement.

  • Continuous Improvement provides systematic methods to eliminate waste
  • Respect for People ensures improvements are developed WITH workers
  • Together, they create a self-reinforcing system

This technical foundation enables all other Lean tools.

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Video 3: Lean in Your World

2 min
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