Why Tesla Still Can’t Build Like Toyota
A Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis of Lean Thinking vs. Tech Hype
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403921457 - 178 pages
€22.99
Personal Lean Publications
Synopsis
A Lean Engineer's Guide to Building Enduring Innovation
Tesla vs. Toyota compares the world's two leading automakers, revealing why breakthrough technology alone doesn't guarantee lasting success.
Tesla transformed mobility with EVs, direct sales, and autonomous innovation. Toyota built a global powerhouse through the Toyota Production System (TPS), hybrid leadership, and Lean manufacturing excellence.
Inside you'll discover:
EV vs. hybrid strategy
Tesla's innovation vs. Toyota's Lean production
Automation, culture, and leadership
Sustainability and manufacturing excellence
What Tesla can learn from Toyota
Why Read This Book
Learn how TPS, Kanban, Jidoka, Hoshin Kanri, and Gemba create sustainable competitive advantage—and how Lean thinking can strengthen manufacturers, startups, and technology organizations.
Perfect For
Engineers, managers, and executives
Lean and Operational Excellence professionals
Investors and automotive enthusiasts
Tesla changed the industry. Toyota perfected the system. Discover why lasting innovation requires both technology and Lean thinking.
About Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo (AUC), executive advisor, and author of more than 150 books and scientific publications on Lean management, the Toyota Production System, quality systems, operational excellence, automotive engineering, and modern publishing systems.
He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society and brings nearly two decades of academic, industrial, and consulting experience across manufacturing, public services, education, and infrastructure sectors. His work bridges engineering, policy, and leadership, helping organizations design systems that flow intelligently and improve continuously.
Dr. Soliman has trained professionals throughout the Middle East and has worked with organizations including Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He is the founder of Personal Lean Publications and continues to write on Lean transformation, industrial systems, automotive technologies, and the evolving global publishing ecosystem.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Saturday, 25 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403921457 |
| Pagecount | 178 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 135 x 215 mm |
| Publisher | Personal Lean Publications |
| Author | Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman |
| Category | Business > Technology |