Episode #1397: Ford leans on Toyota's Gemba management philosophy to improve quality, China's EVs are being upgraded like smartphones, and Apple's smartest Siri yet hints at a future where AI—not apps—becomes the new user interface. thestreet.com/automotive/ford-ceo-uses-gemba-management-tool-to-improve-quality Ford's quality turnaround may have less to do with recalls and more to do with management. CEO Jim Farley says one of the most important tools he's brought from Toyota is the "Gemba" walk: getting leaders out of conference rooms and onto the factory floor to solve problems alongside frontline employees. -A Gemba, meaning "the actual place," is a lean management practice where leaders observe work firsthand, ask questions, and remove barriers instead of relying on reports. -Farley says he's refined his Gemba walks over seven years, shifting from checking on culture and safety to digging into engineering, supply chain, and organizational design issues. -The approach a...