Turning Concern into Confidence–Toyota’s Kaizen Comes to Suppliers

Collaborative group effort Before sharing a specific case, let’s touch on Toyota’s Group Collaborative Activities. Through this initiative, Toyota works with Tier 1 suppliers to solve problems faced by Tier 2 companies. It was born out of sessions set up in 2015 to share information and ideas between Toyota and the Group’s primary suppliers. Although … Read more

Ice therapy, cutting out the greens and a ‘chewing trainer’: How I lost 5 pounds in 7 days on the ‘midlife MOT’ Austrian retreat that Sachin Tendulkar, Naomi Campbell and Rebel Wilson all swear by, reveals RICHARD GIBSON

As someone who routinely donned disguises to avoid off-the-scale adulation, it’s no wonder the solitude of a week’s reset at the Vivamayr clinic appeals to Sachin Tendulkar. When you are the most famous sportsman India has produced, and still arguably the most well-known living Indian, me time is on ration, but it was here in … Read more

Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Merger

Carlos Ghosn was never one to pull his punches. Even at the peak of his power at the helm of one of the world’s largest automakers, he always had a lot to say. So following his daring escape from Japanese prosecution for alleged financial crimes, nobody should have expected the former Nissan-Renault boss in exile … Read more

Deshaun Watson and Donovan Mitchell: Cleveland’s 2 big gambles with very different results

They arrived within six months of each other, two stars summoned to Cleveland as franchise saviors and the final pieces necessary for a championship run.  The Cavaliers packed their arena with employees and team personnel in September 2022 to welcome Donovan Mitchell at his introductory news conference. It was a signal both internally and across … Read more

NFL scores: Vikings outduel Seahawks in Seattle to keep pace for No. 1 seed; Miami stays alive in AFC playoff chase

Justin Jefferson (18), Jordan Addison (3) and the Vikings secured a key win over the Seahawks on Sunday. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings almost couldn’t be doing this more quietly. Justin Jefferson was brilliant, with 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings beat the Seahawks 27-24 to keep … Read more

2025 NFL Draft order: Giants control destiny for No. 1 pick after 10th straight loss, Raiders’ win vs. Jaguars

The New York Giants (2-13) are back on top of the 2025 NFL Draft order after suffering their 10th straight defeat, this time to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons. And with two weeks to play, they control their own destiny for the No. 1 pick. Behind New York are the New … Read more

Revealed: The 15 carmakers in Top 100 Global Brands of 2022

In today’s world of business that calls for dealing with VUCA(Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) on a daily basis, it helps to be a brand with top-of-mind recall and market dominance. However, that calls for a lot of sustained effort, across multiple fronts, for companies and their management to keep the flag of success continually … Read more

Jayden Daniels throws for 5 TDs in Commanders’ win vs. Eagles

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 07:42 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can … Read more

Penn State beats Louisville for NCAA women’s volleyball title

Michael Voepel, ESPN.comDec 22, 2024, 08:24 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Cardinals had the hometown advantage and won the most emotional … Read more