How has that worked out?

Toyota surpassed GM as the world’s largest automobile manufacture in 2008, while GM begged for a government bailout and declared bankruptcy. Over two decades later Toyota continues to practice lean in a culture dedicated to continuous innovation and improvement, US automakers GM and Chrystler seek government handouts. It seems as if American managers are, for some reason, immune to learning the quality improvement approach that was invented in the USA. Until they manage to do so, expect to see continued declines and job losses.