Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale ProductionIn this classic text, Taiichi Ohno--inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing--shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time. Combining his candid insights with a rigorous analysis of Toyota's attempts at Lean production, Ohno's book explains how Lean principles can improve any production endeavor. A historical and philosophical description of just-in-time and Lean manufacturing, this work is a must read for all students of human progress. On a more practical level, it continues to provide inspiration and instruction for those seeking to improve efficiency through the elimination of waste. |
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User Review - agilereader - LibraryThingThis is an amazing book. Together with "The Machine That Changed the World." It completely transformed the way I thought about how things get made. Read full review
Toyota production system: beyond large-scale production
User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictJust-in-Time (JIT) production methods are the rage, as non-Japanese companies attempt to mimic Oriental manufacturers (see Edward J. Hay, The Just in Time Breakthrough , LJ 4/15/88). These methods ... Read full review
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