Standards should not be forced down from above but rather set by the production workers themselves.
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I’m proud to be Japanese and I wanted my country to succeed. I believed my system was a way that could help us become a modern industrial nation. That is why I had no problem with sharing it with other Japanese companies, even my biggest competitors.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses pride in one's nationality and a desire for national progress through collaboration and sharing of ideas.
Taiichi Ohno articulates a deep sense of pride in being Japanese and emphasizes his commitment to the success and modernization of Japan. He believed in a system that could propel his country towards becoming a leading industrial nation and was open to sharing his ideas with competitors, valuing collective progress over individual rivalry.
Themes
JapanSuccessCollaborationModernizationPride
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about teamwork and innovation at a business conference.
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