Toyota Standard Work: From the Assembly Line to the Digital Workplace — Standard Work for Today’s World

Standard work is the foundation of the Toyota System — the discipline that balances stability with continuous improvement. But until now, most books have focused only on Toyota’s factory floor. This edition expands the scope, showing how standard work applies not only in manufacturing, but also in healthcare, banking, IT, logistics, knowledge work, and all workplaces. New in this edition:Expanded explanations of takt time, cycle time, and standard work documents. New leadership insights — how gemba walks, coaching kata, and layered process confirmation sustain standards. Fresh case studies from hospitals, banks, call centers, software teams, and logistics. Digital transformation focus — how AI, automation, and remote work depend on strong standards. Improved readability with polished grammar, smoother flow, and structured takeaways. Whether you are a factory leader, nurse, banker, IT manager, or project professional, this book will help you:Reduce wastes & Improve quality. Empower employees with ownership. Build a culture of continuous improvement. Standard work is no longer just for Toyota. It’s the universal principle of excellence — for every industry, and every team.

• Publication date: 23 June 2026
• Page count: 131
• Dimensions: Height 215 mm; Width 135 mm; Thickness 7 mm
• Publisher: Mijnbestseller B.V.
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9789403910659