Month: October 2025

Celebrating 101 Years of Jidoka — “No Defects Passed On!”

Celebrate 101 years of Jidoka — Toyota’s timeless principle of automation with a human touch. From Sakichi Toyoda’s first automatic loom to today’s smart factories, Jidoka continues to shape how the world builds quality. Discover 101 reasons — and 101 languages — that prove the message still matters: no defects passed on to the next customer.

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Kingdoms, or even mines, can be lost through the aggressive pursuit of Trade Working Capital

Aggressive Management of Trade Working Capital Can Erode The Kingdom’s Fortunes   A quick history lesson first.  Bear with me, as aggressive management of Trade Working Capital goes back 500 years.  King Richard III:  You there! Fix this bloody horseshoe or I will have you flogged to within an inch of your life! Blacksmith:  Certainly,…