Home | Business News | Browse by Publication | A | Automotive News

Secret project reveals Toyota's strains in Japan; The goal: Increase exports, automation.

Publication: Automotive News
Publication Date: 21-MAY-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Secret project reveals Toyota's strains in Japan; The goal: Increase exports, automation.(News)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Lindsay Chappell

Toyota Motor Corp.'s experiment with new factory practices reveals two trouble areas ahead for the Japanese giant: human resources and sales in its home market.

Two U.S. researchers say the automaker's Takaoka assembly plant wants to ease its dependence on skilled labor and become more focused on exports.

"These guys are very good at identifying problems...

Read the FULL article now - Try Goliath Business News - FREE!   
You can view this article PLUS...

  • Over 5 million business articles
  • Hundreds of the most trusted magazines, newswires, and journals (see list)
  • Premium business information that is timely and relevant
  • Unlimited Access

Now for a Limited Time, try Goliath Business News - Free for 3 Days!
Tell Me More   Terms and Conditions

Get Goliath Business News for 1 year - Just $99 (Save 65%)
Tell Me More   Terms and Conditions

Already a subscriber? Log in to view full article



More articles from Automotive News
Chinese alternator maker has global goals.(Suppliers), May 21, 2007
Reports: Akio Toyoda will move to sales.(News)(Financial report), May 21, 2007

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.