The Toyota Way

Since 1937 when it was first established, Toyota Motor Corporation has contributed to the development of the automobile industry and society by providing people with automobiles. Toyota manufactures automobiles in 25 countries and regions throughout the world. Their vehicles are sold in more than 160 countries and regions under the Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino brand names. March 31, 2002 fiscal year end Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiaries sold 5.54 million cars, trucks, and buses worldwide. In terms of vehicles …

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