The Importance of Human Resource Development (HRD): A Necessary Business Perspective.

Human resource development, AKA People development, is one of the most important activities for Toyota, to develop and accomplish our long-term prosperity and growth: for the company, our people, and society.

No matter how good the system structure is, it is People who manage and run the company. Performing good work, respectful work with our various assets for management, people are the most important key to success.

No matter how good the Toyota Production System is, it simply would not work without our people; that is why it’s known as the Thinking People System.

From the very beginning of Toyota, when we had no money and very little technology, what we did have was the right people and teamwork. To create a small workable engine. In the corner of a textile factory that would become Toyota Motor Corporation.

Finding the right people to be part of our family is one of the most important jobs of our leaders and team members at Toyota. Our culture will not sustain itself unless we hire, train, and develop the right people. For Toyota. Good thinking, good products. Comes from Good People.

At Toyota, Developing People to their Full Potential has always been a Core Value, it is The Toyota Way

What You Will Take Away

• Expert Advice from Toyota Leaders, Trainers, and Industry Experts
• How Toyota Manages Skills Qualification and Versatility in Manning Planning
• Exclusive Genba Walking Tours of Toyota Material Handling North America and Tier One Supplier Aisin Drivetrain, Inc.
• How to Setup and manage a Toyota Styled Training Dojo taught by Toyota Material Handling
• How to connect with your community resources to Train the Next Generation of Skilled Team Member
• How to Setup a FAMe program in your industrial community
• The Toyota Way of People Development and Training in the Digital Age.
• Workbook and Training Aides
• Assessment Tools
• And much, much more

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Executive, Chief People Officers, Talent Partners
• Senior Operational Leaders and Functional Staff
• Educational Professionals
• Training Professionals
• Managers, Staff, and Department Leaders

WORKSHOP AGENDA OVERVIEW

*Agenda Subject to Change

Toyota has long been regarded as the gold standard for Lean manufacturing. TMHNA, located in Columbus, Indiana, is an especially valuable example of Mixed Model Manufacturing since the number of base models and level of customization far exceeds what is seen in the automotive sector. The three-day workshop and factory tour included in this workshop will dramatically support what you will learn in the classroom and confirm the power and flexibility of Leading the Toyota Lean Management and Production System.
Toyota experts will also spend time during the workshop to answer any Toyota-specific questions that may come up during the tours or in the classroom.

Your Host Instructors

Sam McPherson,

President, The Lean Leadership Academy
Toyota Trained in Toyota Lean Management System & TPS Transformation Coach | Podcaster-Speaker-Writer-Researcher the subjects of Leadership, Lean Transformation, Enterprise/Operational Excellence, and Cultures of Excellence.

Sam has worked with his first Japanese production plant as a line worker and later production, warehouse, and shipping supervisor. Sam was trained at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky as a Toyota Scholar from 1993 – 1995 and continues to work with Toyota and transforming Toyota Tier Two Suppliers to Tier One and Alternate suppliers close to three decades across a verity of industries. Sam has held manufacturing leadership roles from Plant Manager to Chief Operating Officer and President.

Tom Lego,

Toyota Brand Ambassador, Toyota Material Handling
Thomas Lego works as a Brand Ambassador at Toyota Forklift, which is an Industrial Machinery & Equipment company with an estimated 1,454 employees; and founded in 2006. They are part of the Product Marketing team within the Marketing Department and their management level.
Thomas graduated from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business in 1982 and is currently based in Columbus, United States.

ABOUT Aisin Drivetrain, inc.

Locations:

Hosted by Toyota Material Handling, Inc. 5559 Inwood Drive Columbus, IN

Aisin Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI) 

is proud to manufacture a wide range of products for some of the most dynamic customers in the automotive and heavy equipment industries including Toyota, Lexus, and Stellantis. These products include Industrial Transmissions, Commercial Transmissions, Power Steering Columns, and Electric Water Pumps

ADI is a Tier 1-Sole Source Supplier to Toyota Material Handling North America, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and Lexus Brand Motor Manufacturing and is integrated into Toyota’s famous TPS and Just-in-Time System. ADI has proven that TPS can be part of be part of your Digital Transformation. Speak to ADI Leaders Face to Face and ask you AI and Digital Transformation Questions. See the ADI Lean System live during our exclusive Genba Walking Learning Tour.

ADI is located in the Crothersville Industrial Park in Crothersville, Indiana.  ADI’s Mission Statement is to Manufacture Superior Products by Providing a Safe Workplace, Protecting the Environment and Giving Respect to Our Human Resources.

ADI’s Management Principles Include:  

• Install “Customer First” Mentality
• Promote “Zero Waste” Attitude
• Support “Environmental Management” Systems
• A Commitment to “Respect for Human Resources” Philosophy
• Maintain a Good “Corporate Citizenship” Reputation

HOST HOTEL AND WORKSHOP LOCATION

Hampton Inn Columbus/Taylorsville

12161 North US 31,  Edinburgh, IN, 46124

PHONE: (812) 526-5100

CALL HOTEL FOR DISCOUNT
USE CODE: TOYOTA WORKSHOP

Hilton Garden Inn, Columbus/Edinburgh (Location of the Pizza and Beer Social)

Located directly behind the Hampton Inn

12210 N Executive Dr, Edinburgh, IN 46124

Phone: (812) 526-8600 (Do not press 1, wait to speak with the Hotel Directly)

Discount Code: Toyota

Other lodging options:

Holiday Inn and Suites
Columbus/Edinburgh $139
Address: 12225 N Executive Dr, Edinburgh, IN 46124
Phone: (812) 526-4919

Courtyard by Marriott
Address: 3888 Mimosa Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 342-8888

Directions from Indianapolis International Airport:

Indianapolis International Airport (45 min drive)

7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241

Get on I-70 E from Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr

4 min (2.7 mi)

Follow I-70 E and I-65 S to US-31 N in German Township.
Take exit 76B from I-65 S 41 min (45.2 mi)

Continue on US-31 N to your destination.

2 min (0.4 mi)

Edinburgh, IN 46124

TOYOTA WALKING TOUR AND WORKSHOP
June 9-11

Please Note:
While The Lean Leadership Academy (LLA), Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), and Aisin Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI) seeks to share TPS with as many people as possible, from time to time we may have to exclude some participants from our workshops, tours and events if they are employed by, affiliated with or otherwise connected in any way or manner to a competitor of Toyota, a Toyota affiliate, or a showcase partner.  This may include excluding the participant from the tour or our showcase plant or certain portion of the walking study tour.  

Thank you for your understanding.