Toyota curiosity


New book argues Toyota owes success to curiosity

Though this week Toyota has unofficially dropped to No. 2 globally for year-to-date sales, it remains to be seen if GM can retain its top position in the face of Toyota's relentless pursuit. So how did a Japanese maker of weaving looms get to be the Japanese Juggernaut it is today? A new book by David Magee argues that the company owes its success to an internal culture of curiosity. Toyota's founder, Sakichi Toyoda, was determined to create the world's finest weaving looms. He did so by checking out other company's looms around the world and ... Read more →

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