How Tamiya and Kyosho use (and Have Failed to Use) Lean and the TPS
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How Tamiya and Kyosho use (and Have Failed to Use) Lean and the TPS

2026-03-01

Tamiya and Kyosho each use Lean and the TPS (Toyota Production System) in their R/C model vehicle factories. We explain how this helps get a perfect vehicle to you quickly and how a failure to have this system be part of the corporate, manufacturing, and marketing culture have lead to a number of disastrous recalls for Kyosho and why Tamiya has never had to suffer one of these very expensive recalls. 

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