The Toyota Innovation System: How the World's Most Reliable Automaker Creates Breakthroughs

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Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman

The Toyota Innovation System

How the World's Most Reliable Automaker Creates Breakthroughs

Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman

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Personal-Lean.Org
30 September 2025

Entrepreneurship; Research & development management; Manufacturing industries

Toyota is admired worldwide for its quality, efficiency, and legendary Toyota Production System (TPS). But hidden behind the production lines is a lesser-known engine of success: Toyota's systematic approach to innovation.

From the launch of the Prius-the world's first mass-produced hybrid car-to today's race toward solid-state batteries and hydrogen power, Toyota has consistently turned long-term vision into market-shaping technologies. Unlike Silicon Valley ""moonshots"" or Western automakers' trial-and-error strategies, Toyota innovates with a repeatable system built on discipline, leadership, and philosophy.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Mohamed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals:

How Toyota's Chief Engineer System empowers individuals to lead radical innovation. Why Set-Based Concurrent Engineering accelerates development and reduces risk. The difference between Kaizen (incremental) and Kakushin (radical) innovation-and how Toyota balances both. The inside story of the Prius Project (1993-1997) and its global impact. What Toyota's approach means for the future of electric vehicles, hydrogen, and autonomous tech.

Whether you are a business leader, entrepreneur, engineer, or innovation strategist, this book gives you a rare look at the systematic, repeatable process of innovation at Toyota-and how you can apply the same principles to your own organization.

About author:

Dr. Mohamed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, a professor of industrial and systems engineering and a long-time researcher in automotive innovation. He also the author of the Toyota Production System Concepts series, the Future of Automotive Engineering series, and the Lean Foundation & Advanced AI Applications series. Through his work, he aims to bridge the gap between world-class manufacturing, engineering, and strategic innovation, providing actionable insights for leaders and practitioners alike.

By: Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Imprint: Personal-Lean.Org
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9798232718893
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education. With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments. His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier. Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS). His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.