LEGEND
Kiichiro Toyoda
Founder of Toyota
Founding the Toyota Motor Corporation in 1937 , Kiichiro Toyoda is the first son of inventor and founder of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works - Sakichi Toyoda .
Following in his fathers innovative footsteps , Toyoda began his career working in the family business . During his time at the company he made several improvements to its techniques for eliminating waste in manufacturing establishing what is known today as the ‘ Just-in-Time ( JIT ) method ’.
After visiting England and the United States ( US ) to further his education in manufacturing , Toyoda became interested in automobiles , believing that “ the era of automobiles would soon come to Japan .”
Receiving funding in 1933 from the family business to develop an automotive development program , Toyoda and his team used the funding to take apart a Chevrolet to understand each component .
Overcoming many manufacturing challenges in Japan due to a lack
13 years at Toyota ( since its founding in 1937 )
Born - 11 June
1894
2011
Toyota Motor Corporation was the third largest manufacturer in the world of automotive manufacturing technology in the country , the team - in 1936 - produced the first prototype automobile for Toyoda known as the ‘ Model A1 ’ passenger car .
The following year the program was trademarked Toyota Motor Corporation , the name Toyota was chosen because it comprises eight strokes in Japanese script , which is considered a lucky number .
Toyoda remained at the company until 1950 , laying the foundations for Toyota Motor Corporation ’ s rise in the automotive industry , passing away in 1952 .
" Kiichiro Toyoda embodied the foresight and innovation that few people in history possess , demonstrated by his significant contributions to the automotive industry . We are honored to include him in the 2018 induction class to the Automotive Hall of Fame ", stated Ramzi Hermiz , President and CEO , Shiloh Industries and Board Chairman , Automotive Hall of Fame .
16 June 2021