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The Machine That Changed the World [Kindle Edition]

James P. Womack (Author), Daniel T. Jones (Author)

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When James Womack, Daniel Jones, and Daniel Roos wrote THE MACHINE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD in 1990, Japanese automakers, and Toyota in particular, were making a strong showing by applying the principles of lean production. However, the full power of lean principles was unproven, and they had not been applied outside of the auto industry. Today, the power of lean production has been conclusively proved by Toyota's unparalleled success, and the concepts have been widely applied in many industries.
Based on MIT's pioneering global study of industrial competition, THE MACHINE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD offers a groundbreaking analysis of the entire lean business system, including product development, supplier management, sales, service, and production - an analysis even more relevant today as GM and Ford struggle to survive and a wide range of British abd American companies embrace lean production. A new Foreword by the authors brings the story up to date and details how their predictions were right. As a result, this reissue of a classic is as insightful and instructive today as when it was first published.

About the Author

James P. Womack is Principal Research Scientist in the Japan Programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the Transitions Group, a consulting firm based in the USA. Daniel T. Jones is a Professor at the Cardiff Business School and has acted as consultant to a wide and international range of companies operating in Europe. He lives in Hereford.

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Print Length: 352 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (9 Dec 2008)
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Language English
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #34,299 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #66 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Automotive > Automobiles
- #73 in Books > Business, Finance & Law > Management > Change Management

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A prophetic analysis of a complex industry! 26 April 2005

By Mr. Philip G. Stunell

Format:Hardcover

A very readable and well researched book that explains how the automotive industry has developed from a 'craft industry', through 'mass production', into the 'lean enterprises' that will dominate the industry of the future.
The authors explain the different management philosophies at each stage of development, and explore how these have transformed the lifes and expecations of the workforce and consumers in this global industry. They conclude with a prophetic vision of the future, highlighting the need for the major players to be transformed into 'lean enterprises' as a pre-condition for surival.
Essential reading for anybody in the automotive sector or with an interest in the social impact different management techniques and philosophies.

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Lean foundations 18 May 2007

By Stephen Parry

Format:Hardcover

This book contains all the seeds of the Lean Production Ideas. A must for the serious Lean Practitioner. This is the most influential book on the subject. However it needs a great deal of study and deep understanding but it's worth it for the insight and Lean foundations it provides.

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Becoming Lean and Mean! 25 Aug 2008

By C. Clayton

Format:Paperback

Lean production (now frequently called Lean manufacturing) has melded into several industries here in the United States, but back when this book was written, it was just catching on. I read the book in 2000. Many of the concepts are still worthwhile in this book, both for the historical significance as well as the lean ideas presented.

The Machine that Changed the World is a fascinating book that teaches what the Japanese learned and how to apply their ideas to the US auto market. Competition is always tough, but these tools provides a competitive advantage to those companies who embrace them and make them part of doing business. Not all ideas are applicable to every application, but there are plenty of diamonds to be farmed here.

Well trained employees, a commitment to excellence by everyone (from the janitor to the CEO), teamwork, flexibility of skill sets, and learning lessons from successes and failures are all important elements of lean manufacturing. Setting up manufacturing lines efficiently, working closely with suppliers, line smoothing, encouraging innovative and cost saving suggestions and much more are also critical lean concepts.

Lean manufacturing doesn't happen overnight and a company and its employees must be diligent in their efforts to put high quality products at reasonable prices out the door.

The Machine that Changed the World is highly rated by many people and should be. It has timeless ideas to produce higher quality products and recommends never being completely satisfied. Well written and researched, this is a top notch book!

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Very interesting book, well written and readable

About to start a job in this area, this book is a very good introduction into the subject, its history and some ideas for how I may use the Lean process. Read more

Published 17 days ago by L. J. Hartman

Perfect refresher...

I have Just returned into the automotive industry after a break of several years. I wanted to read and put my mind back to the Toyota mind and this book was ticking the box. Read more

Published 1 month ago by MISS SEVERINE MANIGAULT

does what it says....

Whilst not one to be passed around friends and family, this book for those interested or employed in a LEAN role is a must. Well explained and knowledge gather.

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The machine that changed the world

A good introduction to LEAN manufacturing, using the auto industry to provide examples. Although originally written in 1990, this book still provides a very good explanation of why... Read more

Published 10 months ago by bear of very little brain

Great read, even now 20 - 25 years after the research was done

Written to appeal to more than just engineers, it offers great insight into the differences between US, Euro and Japanese car manufacturing (although the findings probably hold... Read more

Published 22 months ago by kiwi

The Machine That Changed The World is important reading

For an understanding of what Lean production is thought to be this is important reading, not because I agree with its basic premise around what lean is (which incidentally I don't)... Read more

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An intreging book about the automobile industry

Particularly good if you are looking for an insight into the Car Industry, and its future.

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