Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production

Type

Book

Authors

Taiichi Ohno

ISBN 10

0915299143

ISBN 13

9780915299140

Tags

Production & Operations, Quality Control, Automotive, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Health Care Delivery, Business & Finance, Engineering

Description

In 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. - from Amzon

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