Jeffrey Liker

Professor of Industrial and Operational Engineering at the University of Michigan, Head of Optiprise Inc.

The author of the international bestseller "The Way of Toyota: 14 principles of management from the world's largest manufacturer", which reports on the philosophy and principles that led Toyota to high quality and efficiency.

Leading consultant of the Lean Leadership Institute. He is considered one of the world's largest experts on lean manufacturing.

Winner of 13 Shingo Awards (Nobel Prize in Production).

Liker explains the essence of Toyota's philosophy, describes the 14 principles of management of the world's leading company and gives guidance on how other companies can learn from Toyota. He also tells why employees in any positions should think about global goals and why there is no need to rush from problem to solution.