Activity

Activity objective

To recognize the different points that make logistics and production possible and the benefits of making products abroad. Also, to understand the methods used for managing global supply chain.

Instructions

1. For this assignment you are required to watch the video How Toyota Changed the Way We Make Things.
   
2. Answer the following questions:
   
3. What did Ohno do when visiting the USA?
   
4. What did Toyota do about the Lean Manufacturing?
   
5. What were the differences between the American and the Japanese warehouses?
   
6. Should an international business make or buy the component parts to go into their final product? What did Toyota do?
7. What is the Toyota Production System?

Checklist

• The student watches the video.
• The student analyzes the content.
• The student answers the questions.