Toyota vs. Ford

[Kubotasrking]

This is one of the few remaining (and likely the largest) advantages that America still has in the global economy. But what happens when all our wealth has been distributed around the world...

There is book out there called "The world is flat" by Thomas Friedman - it details the rise of the global economy.

I don't think we have just a few advantages...rather I think our economy, when operating as designed, is limitless!

I think the key to our continued success is the education of our young folks. Not only is that our biggest competitive advantage, it is our future as a country. I also believe that wealth distribution is directly linked to innovation. Our country leads the world here too (no coincidence considering our domination of collegiate education), and I believe we will continue to do so. I happen to work with a few very well educated folks (mostly engineers) who are brilliant innovators, and am glad I do. Thankfully, my company recognizes their value too. These are the folks who will keep us competitive in the future. I do want to complete my 40th year. That is something I will be very proud to do.

 

[dullpain]

I love it when they tell you in advance what your Six Smegma savings must be.

Smegma !!!! You can't say that here!!!!

 

[cp1969]

But you just did!

 

[milkman]

Smegma !!!! You can't say that here!!!!

That's what I thought.

 

[irwin]

Edward Deming

mark

Deming had eager pupils, in the jananese, durring those post war years. Should we thank MacAthur for bringing him into the reconstruction effort? Well we'll never know if another buisness model would of worked as well..

I do agree the cultural differences between us and japan are a factor, but the "respect" (read fear ) is a double edged sword - there are drawbacks to our way and the japanese way. ..oops gotta get ready for work...

 

[Ifixcars]

I work on cars for a living, have been for 25+ years now. I used to be a staunch US car man, Chevy was my favorite. I would have never chosen a Jap car over a US car. That was in the 70's, when the Japanese cars really did suck. That was then, this is now. The Toyotas are better than what we put out now. Easier to work on, because of better engineering. They are built like someone took the time to design it to be worked on. All cars have problems, I won't say that Toyotas don't. They have a whole lot less problems than GM and Ford offerings. There's a reason Camry is the number 1 car over taurus, and that is because it is a better car. My even stauncher US car loving co worker, who has worked on cars for 40 years, has finally said Toyota is better. We used to make fun of Japanese cars being junk. I wish I could honestly say Ford or GM is better but I can't. Wait,if you want a 500 horse production muscle car, then yes, Ford is better than Toyota.