How Toyota Tackled Economic Hardships
b'Toyota\\u2019s global sourcing strategies faced serious tests in 2011, and it was supply chain managers for both parts and people that helped handle the unexpected. Just as Toyota\\u2019s production rose during the economic recovery, it was hit by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. Suddenly, critical parts for North American vehicles were unavailable. This podcast examines Toyota\\u2019s strategy for facing this obstacle, and what you can learn from it.'