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In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno -- the inventor of the Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing -- shares insights that cannot be found elsewhere. Combining those insights with a rigorous analysis of the successes and failures of Toyota's attempts at lean production, Ohno's book explains how the Toyota Production System can be successfully adapted for other manufacturing organizations. Written as a historical and philosophical description of just-in-time and lean manufacturing, this volumeis a must-read for all forward-thinking managers, especially those seeking to implement lean manufacturing initiatives. Most importantly, this volume is all about improving production efficiency through the relentless elimination of waste.
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A manufacturing plant should, according to Ohno, function in the same manner. Rather than having large amounts of excess inventory, a just-in-time plant produces only the current amount needed.
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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.
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The creator of just-in-time at Toyota reveals the origins, innovations, and ceaseless evolution of the Toyota Production System. This book is a classic text on the subject and a must read for any manager who is interested in achieving world class manufacturing.
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In this classic text, Ohno shares information on the Toyota Production System you won't find anywhere else. Combining that information with rigorous analysis of the successes and failures of Toyota's attempts at lean production, Ohno's book provides striking insights into how the Toyota Production System can be adapted for other manufacturing organizations -- and how it can work for you. Most importantly, you will learn how to improve production efficiency through the relentless elimination of waste and how the elimination of waste is the key to increasing your bottom line.
Written as a historical and philosophical description of the rationale and purpose of just-in-time and lean manufacturing, "Toyota Production System" is a must-read for all forward-thinking managers, because it provides the foundational knowledge essential to any lean manufacturing initiatives.
This book is also available in Russian at the Institute for Complex Strategic Studies.
Synopsis
In this classic text, the inventor of the Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing combines his candid insights with a rigorous analysis of Toyota's attempts at lean production to explain how lean principles can improve any production-oriented endeavor.