Nike’s Lean Journey: 25 Years of Revolutionizing Sneaker Production This book tells the story of how Nike, a giant in the sneaker industry, adopted Toyota’s Lean production system in the mid-1990s to overcome a crisis. Known for its product innovation, Nike achieved a third innovation—one that fundamentally transformed its **sneaker production system** itself. The adoption of Lean production was more than just an effort to improve efficiency; it was a turning point that fundamentally reshaped Nike’s production philosophy and culture. By working with consultants from Toyota and transforming manufacturing practices across its global supplier network, Nike not only revolutionized production but also expanded Lean principles beyond manufacturing to management as part of “Lean 2.0.” This book captures that 25-year journey. The book is structured into five parts. Part 1 explores the concept of Lean and Nike’s history of product innovation. Part 2 delves into the on-the-ground implementation of Lean manufacturing. Part 3 expands into Lean 2.0, which extends Lean thinking beyond production to management systems. Part 4 reflects on lessons learned from the Lean journey. Finally, Part 5 presents insights on developing a sustainable management system for the future. For companies that play a key role in global supply chains and for businesses seeking production and management innovation, Nike’s Lean journey offers valuable lessons and inspiration.