Logistics innovation for Toyota's world car strategy
by Masaki Iijima, Satoshi Sugawara
International Journal of Integrated Supply Management (IJISM), Vol. 1, No. 4, 2005

Abstract: For auto makers, it is important to be able to establish global supply chain management systems. In particular, rethinking of logistics and lead-time improvements are essential. Toyota Automobiles places stress on overseas global development, but in practice, there are large differences of awareness among countries. This study aims to discuss the company's approach to logistics focusing on lead-time. A global distribution management system, so called COSMOS, developed from 2002 on, using a network of new computer systems to locate vehicles from their exit from the assembly line to their arrival at dealers worldwide now ensures excellent traceability. Further, the paper also discusses two case studies concerning effective logistics improvement (Kaizen) factors for lead-time reduction.

Online publication date: Tue, 15-Feb-2005

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Integrated Supply Management (IJISM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com