TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA
“ One of the things that we found was that we were trying to do a lot of pilot initiatives, but we got stuck in this world of‘ pilot purgatory’ and couldn’ t get ourselves out”
Kevin Austin Group VP of Supply Chain Strategy & Operations Toyota Motor North America
The“ Lighthouse” initiative – an innovation zone where dealers test new digital products in real-world sales environments – is a prime example of how these tools are being scaled nationwide.
The roadmap is clear: continue investing in AI and data integration to amplify human potential. By simplifying workflows and stripping out nonvalue-added steps, Toyota is not just building more efficient vehicles; it is creating joy in the workplace by giving team members the space to make a meaningful impact.
As Kevin concludes:“ If you can make your culture and your team and even yourself as a leader recognise the power of change, but also the power of curiosity and learning, then candidly anything’ s possible.”
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