num_pages: 152
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.
language: English
title: Toyota Production System: Beyond large-scale production
titlecomplete: Toyota Production System: Beyond large-scale production
genres: Management, Japan, Economics, Engineering, Design, Leadership, Business, Buisness, Productivity, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1848
publisher: Productivity Press