Toyota Way was very illuminating on differences between Toyota Management & Production systems vs. the management styles I've seen from 3 American companies (each +100 years old.) This book focused on the culture of Toyota, which appears to be integrated and consistent with the techniques of TPS. I feel this consistency of philosophy and technique is a gigantic advantage because I've experienced the impotence of technique without vision.

I have been involved with Lean projects for 2 years. This book filled in many gaps in the "why" Lean techniques are done, which I found highly value added.

This is not a techniques book, and that's good. TPS is equal parts sociological and technical. This is the first Lean book I've encountered that focused on the sociological.

I do not see the Audio in line with the text book. If I try to refer the book during listening this audio, i find a big problem

Really inspiring book!

don't buy this it sucks

Reading this was like being run over by a Mack truck. If your a hard driving "pee em off and they will work harder" manager, read with caution, you wont be right when your done.

For anyone looking to begin a journey to Lean, and or looking to simply improve their business regardless of what type, this is where you start.
You have to first understand that success in your business begins with the fundamentals written here, and as it states not to copy what Toyota has done.
This is, hands down one of two books (listed within) I would recommend as a starting introduction to better business and must have must read.