If you really want to understand my passion/obsession with Toyota and Subaru, it's because of their business philosophy, and how I strongly believe it applies to trying to implement into everyday life, like how you treat others, it's a great motto, and as hard as it is to follow these rules, if you try your hardest everyday, people will appreciate you for it.

When I see and drive high-performance Japanese cars, not only do I enjoy the car, but it also inspires me and motivates me to try to guide my life by these wonderful guidelines.

KAIZEN-THE HEART/FOUNDATION OF “THE TOYOTA WAY”

Figure 1 “Kaizen” is the heart of the Toyota Production System… thus it serves as the foundation that the Toyota house is built upon

Figure 2 The 1992 Toyota Camry SXV10, built upon the engineering techniques learned from the Launch of the Lexus UCF10 LS400, utilized the prior technique with Andon Light alarms pulled via pull down cords. MIT invested 4,000,000 dollars of research and wrote the book “Machine that Changed the World”, coining the term “Lean Manufacturing”

Figure 3 The "Andon Pull-Cord" and light above

Figure 4 Andon Cord, Just-In-Time Production, in Toyota Manufacturing System

Figure 5 Andon Defect detection cord is pulled by assembly worker during manufacturing of Camry SXV10. Activates the "Andon Emergency Light Alarm to flash".

Figure 6 "Chie" is an ancient Japanese term which translates to "Wisdom and Intellect through experience" Toyota believes that to understand something, you must "Go out and see for yourself. For this reason, At Toyota, line/assembly workers are highly validated

Toyota believes Line Workers/Assemblers of the automobiles continually build intellect and wisdom from more understanding of the vehicle through assembling car after car. Therefore, it is believed Line workers build up their “Chie” in a way company executives and “white collar” engineers simply cannot, due to lack of hands-on building. It is the assembly line workers who see FIRST HAND the physical defects, which are encouraged to share to the highest ranks of the corporation. This mean a janitor or line worker can openly discuss any concerns they see to the TOYODA ROYAL FAMILY, FIRST HAND

This leads to the next major phrase of the Toyota Production System and Philosophy: GENCHI GENBUTSU

Figure 7 "Do not judge something on false pretenses. To understand something or someone, Go and see/experience for yourself, then you will truley understand.

Principles of Andon Lights with relation to Kaizen:

Workers are encouraged to speak up (by pulling the cord) when they even suspect a problem

Somebody comes to help right away

The team leader is helping, not yelling

The line stops if the problem can’t be resolved

The main "7 Guiding Principles of Toyota Motor Manufacturing", established in 1992, during which time MIT manufacturing experts visited the new Camry plant, coining the term "Lean Manufacturing", before releasing the book "Machine That Changed the World"

#1) Honor the language and spirit of the law of every nation and undertake open and fair business activities to be a good corporate citizen of the world.

#2) Respect the culture and customs of every nation and contribute to economic and social development through corporate activities in their respective communities.

#3) Dedicate our business to providing clean and safe products and to enhancing the quality of life everywhere through all of our activities.

#4) Create and develop advanced technologies and provide outstanding products and services that fulfill the needs of customers worldwide.

#5) Foster a corporate culture that enhances both individual creativity and the value of teamwork, while honoring mutual trust and respect between labor and management.

#6)Pursue growth through harmony with the global community via innovative management.

#7) Work with business partners in research and manufacture to achieve stable, long-term growth and mutual benefits, while keeping ourselves open to new partnerships.

The 7 pillars established in 1992 are based on the Founding "5 Main Principles of Dr. Sakichi Toyoda"

#1)Always be faithful to your duties, thereby contributing to the company and to the overall good.

#2)Always be studious and creative, striving to stay ahead of the times.

#3) Always be practical and avoid frivolousness.

#4) Always strive to build a homelike atmosphere at work that is warm and friendly.

#5) Always have respect for spiritual matters, and remember to be grateful at all times.

In 1983-1984, just prior to the 1992 establishment of the 7 guiding principles built upon the Toyota pillars of quality and respect, The LEXUS COVENANT was established and enforced. This led to the 1992 establishment of the 7 guiding corporate principles, as Toyota would go on to set their reputation in stone for quality from 1986-1997.

The LEXUS COVENANT:

Lexus will enter the most competitive,

prestigious automobile race in the world.

Over 50 years of Toyota automotive experience

has culminated in the creation of Lexus cars.

They will be the finest cars ever built.

Lexus will win the race because:

Lexus will do it right from the start.

Lexus will have the finest dealer network

in the industry.

Lexus will treat each customer as we would

a guest in our home.

If you think you can’t, you won’t …

If you think you can, you will!

We can, we will.

The SCION COVANENT

Scion Mission

To satisfy a trendsetting youthful buyer through distinctive products and an innovative, consumer-driven process.

Scion Covenant

The Scion Covenant represents a commitment by the dealer to adopt Scion's basic business approach in reaching the target market. The Scion Promise is born of the Scion Covenant and is the guide to meeting the needs and expectations of the next-generation car buyer.

The Scion Promise

At Scion, our mix of stylish products and a simplified sales experience, reflect the standards that are at the heart of the Scion culture:

Openness

Flexibility

Personalization

Scion Culture

Scion is not just about the product; it encompasses a different customer mindset, process, and culture. The pillars of the Scion Culture are:

Style

Versatility

Surprise

Part 2: SUBARU- Fuji Heavy Industry and “GREEN KAIZEN” –The Zero Landfill Ethic

Subaru Comes Out Against Indiana’s Discriminatory Religious Refusal Act

By Maureen McCarty March 30, 2015

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Moments ago, Subaru threw its weight behind the growing movement of corporations, celebrities, politicians, civil rights leaders and allies standing against Indiana’s recently passed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

The director of corporate communications for Subaru of America, Inc., Michael McHale, issued the following statement to John Voelcker, editor of Green Car Reports:

"While we recognize that the voters in each State elect their own legislature to decide that State's laws, we at Subaru do not agree with any legislation that allows for discrimination, or any behavior or act that promotes any form of discrimination. Furthermore, we do not allow discrimination in our own operations, including our operations in the state of Indiana. We will certainly continue to take the issue of non-discrimination into consideration as part of our decision-making processes."

Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and local employers, including Alcoa, Cummins, Eli Lilly & Co., and Salesforce, have also spoken out against the new law, warning that it is bad for business.

Earlier today, a number of Indiana's corporate leaders -- including Angie's List, Anthem, Cummins, Dow AgroSciences, Eli Lilly and Co., Emmis Communications, IU Health, Roche Diagnostics and Salesforce Marketing sent the letter to Governor Mike Pence, Senate Pro Tem David Long and House Speaker Brian Bosma -- signed onto a letter in opposition of the act.

"By immediately enacting new legislation that makes it clear that neither the Religious Freedom Restoration Act nor any other Indiana law can be used to justify discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identity, our state's elected leaders can provide the reassurance to the people of our state, our nation and the world that is needed at this critical moment," the letter reads in part.

The first bill of its kind passed into law this year, the Indiana law is a part of an onslaught of anti-LGBT bills being introduced around the country targeting LGBT people.

Major companies, including Wal-Mart and Apple, have opposed similar legislation in other states out of concern that they undermine existing civil rights law and deeply harm the business climate of states in which they are passed.

Currently, there are more than 85 anti-LGBT bills in 28 state legislatures. To learn more about the rising tide of anti-LGBT legislation swelling across the country, click here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfHHPQUdHN4The Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) manufacturing plant in Lafayette, Indiana, became the first auto manufacturing plant to achieve a zero landfill status. None of the plant’s manufacturing waste goes into a landfill, because all of it is recycled and reused.

SIA recycles 99.3 percent of its of excess steel, plastic, wood, paper, glass and other materials. The remaining 0.7 percent is shipped to Indianapolis and burned to help generate steam. In 2006, SIA recycled 11,411 tons of scrap steel, 1,537 tons of cardboard and paper, and 963 tons of wood—equivalent to conserving 31,040 mature trees, 31,572 cubic yards of landfill space, 711,631 gallons of oil, and 10,759,000 gallons of water.

Subaru made a short video about how it achieved zero landfill status at its Lafayette plant.

The Japanese believe when you build immense profits it should be done through INTEGRITY and HONESTY… In this way, you enjoy your acquired fortune and status WITHOUT any associated remorse, harm, or guilt! Which is good for the conscience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udDM6SIRSFg