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Trabajo y sociedad

On-line version ISSN 1514-6871

Abstract

ALVAREZ NEWMAN, Diego. Labour Structure and Control Devices in the Automotive Industry: The "toyotism" as a complex rationalization system. Trab. soc. [online]. 2012, n.18, pp.43-57. ISSN 1514-6871.

The following article intends to examine the concept of "toyotism" based on the description and analysis of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and its´ principles and strategies application. We infer the TPS as a complex system which rationalizes both the production and the workers. This system works through the implementation of diverse technical and social devices. The TPS postulates certain basic principles aiming a continuous productivity and quality improvement, applying a strategic configuration to intervene in the control of the factory´s time and space as well as in the regulation of rhythms, movements and worker´s values. These devices do not only operate as production and productivity watchers, but also function as workforce flexibilization and eligibility union tools to minimize the conflict. Train to count on workers who are involved in the company goals and with an union which can relate to the Toyota philosophy, represents a major productivity factor in the sense that the continuous improvement cycle won´t be affected.

Keywords : Toyotism; Control Devices; Rationalization; Flexibilization; Continuous Improvement.

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