Equalized & synchronized production : the high mix manufacturing system that moves beyond JIT The birth of a new production system : a case study Why suppliers need the ESP production system Basic steps in implementing the ESP production system ESP building steps and techniques ESP result indicators Case study 1: Miyagi Shimadaya Co. Ltd. Case study 2: Izumi Industries and Okegawa Plant Case study 3: Tokyo Chuzosho Gunma Plant Case study 4: Plant A at Company N