Wabash Valley Lean Network Field Trip

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Based in Columbus, Ind., the Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg. (TIEM) campus totals 998,000 square feet of facilities sitting on 126 acres. The facilities include a National Customer Center, manufacturing operations and distribution centers for equipment and service parts. The total investment exceeds $113 million.

TIEM facility in Columbus, Indiana

Quality is the hallmark of Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) in Columbus. Most of the Toyota lift trucks sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM.  The TIEM plant complies with the (ISO) 14001 standard, has been honored for its environmental management systems and dedication to continuous improvement.

Prior to going on the plant tour we will visit Toyota’s National Customer Center and be introduced to the various types of Toyota industrial equipment products. During the actual plant tour we will be able to observe how the Toyota Production System is being used in the Columbus operations.