The Management Brief | Leaning on TPS Learnings to Create a U.S. Manufacturer

The Management Brief | Leaning on TPS Learnings to Create a U.S. Manufacturer

October 14, 2025 · 46 min · Episode 122

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Jon Armstrong discusses how TPS learnings influence his leadership and manufacturing practices.

What happens when a leader learns TPS directly from Hajime Oba? Jon Armstrong, CEO of Do It American MFG, shares how lessons from the Toyota Production System continue to shape his approach to leadership, culture, and U.S. manufacturing.

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