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February 7, 2012

University of Kentucky - Lean Systems Program

The University of Kentucky’s Lean Systems Program is perhaps the closest you can come to understanding lean as Toyota sees it. Program director Ken Kreafle and Kathleeen Jeurisson of Lake Region Medical, talk about the people side of true lean.

November 4, 2011

Global firms grow in emerging markets through local brand acquisition

Georgetown study finds globalization has positive effect for local entrepreneurs in emerging economies.

Though multinational corporations are having success in emerging markets, it’s not necessarily because their global brands and products are besting local competition, according to new research from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Rather, those corporations are entering and succeeding in emerging markets by launching adapted products and acquiring local brands.

April 11, 2011

Toyota to reduce US production

Toyota has announced plans to reduce production in its North American plants as a result of part shortages from Japan, where production has been hit by the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

The company said production would be suspended at its North American vehicle plants on April 15, 18, 21 and 25 (although the Georgetown, Kentucky plant will continue to assemble vehicles on April 21st). Most of the company’s North American engine and component plants will follow the same schedule.