Toyota Production System

Description

About the Book

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.

Table of Contents

• Starting from Need
• Evolution of the Toyota Production System
• Further Development
• Genealogy of the Toyota Production System
• The True Intention of the Ford System
• Surviving the Low-Growth Period