Newcastle Business School MO0360: IT Project Management Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Toyota's IT project management strategies, focusing on supply chain innovation and knowledge management. It explores the application of "knowledge-as-possession" and "knowledge-as-practice" within Toyota, examining how the company leverages these approaches for effective supply chain management. The report delves into Nonaka's framework to evaluate tacit and explicit knowledge, highlighting its role in Toyota's innovation processes. Furthermore, it investigates the impact of IT, particularly RFID and TPS, on improving efficiency and waste reduction within Toyota's supply chain. The report also examines Toyota's relationship management, emphasizing commitment, trust, and power in fostering innovation. The case study of Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile (TPCA) is also explored. The report concludes by summarizing Toyota's integrated approach to IT, knowledge, and relationship management, which has contributed to the company's success in the automotive industry.