When your organization commits to operational excellence, you need partners who have walked the path before and understand what it takes to sustain improvement over decades rather than months.
Our team of former Toyota members brings authentic experience implementing the Toyota Production System across forty countries, developing leaders, and building cultures where continuous improvement becomes second nature.
We combine a proven visual management system with immersive dojo training and personalized Kaizen consulting to deliver transformation that lasts. The result is an organization that improves itself continuously without relying on external intervention.
American Kaizen is not another consulting firm that learned Lean from books and sells generic programs that fail to deliver sustainable results.
We are former Toyota members who implemented the Toyota Production System across forty countries, navigating diverse cultures, economic crises, and complex operational challenges with remarkable success.
Our approach to cultural transformation goes beyond tools and techniques to address how people think, collaborate, and solve problems together. We help organizations achieve operational excellence through authentic Toyota Production System(TPS) consulting that respects frontline expertise while developing leadership capability at every level.
Our methodology includes immersive Gemba walks that reveal hidden opportunities, structured problem-solving that builds critical thinking skills, and lean consulting that adapts proven principles to your unique context.
When you partner with American Kaizen, you gain access to genuine Toyota Production System consulting that transforms how your entire organization works and thinks.
Schedule your consultation today and discover what is possible with authentic Toyota Production System(TPS) consulting.
Our commitment to leadership development extends beyond client engagements through resources that help you build capability at every level of your organization. Whether you need guidance on performance recovery during challenging times or seek lean manufacturing consulting expertise to accelerate your transformation, our team of former Toyota members has created practical tools and insights drawn from decades of real-world experience. Access these resources to strengthen your improvement journey.
Whitepapers, case studies, and implementation guides from Toyota executives and members with practical experience across industries
Webinars, video series, and podcasts featuring former Toyota leaders sharing insights and answering your questions.
Monthly newsletter with original content, client success stories, and actionable tips for continuous improvement.
Tim serves as Project Leader and Lead Advisor for American Kaizen, bringing over 32+ years of manufacturing, operations, quality, and safety experience across the automotive and furniture industries
Al serves as Project Leader and Lead Advisor for American Kaizen, bringing a distinguished career spanning General Motors and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, where he was a key individual
Patty serves as Project Leader and Lead Advisor for American Kaizen, bringing 32+ years of experience leading operational excellence across Toyota locations in North America. Her journey began as a production team member in the Plastics department at Toyota Motor Manufacturing
