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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I was still a student in a manufacturing course when i first read this book. I have to admit that i did not understand much back then. After a while a read a couple of other books such as "lean thinking" and "the machine that changed the world".
I decided to read Mr. Ohno's book once more. It was at this time i realised his grandeur and his geneus. These are the the ideas of the creator of lean manufacturing himself.
I typical japanese style every paragraph contains a small lesson that the lean practioner should know. This is a "must have" for all industrial engineers and industral managers. The book itself decribes the saven wastes, how they affect a manufacturing system, JIT principle, the Toyota "house of lean", kanban and a lot of other issue. Even if you know all these you must find out how Ohno himself perceived these issues. It is guaranteed to be a revelation!
I decided to read Mr. Ohno's book once more. It was at this time i realised his grandeur and his geneus. These are the the ideas of the creator of lean manufacturing himself.
I typical japanese style every paragraph contains a small lesson that the lean practioner should know. This is a "must have" for all industrial engineers and industral managers. The book itself decribes the saven wastes, how they affect a manufacturing system, JIT principle, the Toyota "house of lean", kanban and a lot of other issue. Even if you know all these you must find out how Ohno himself perceived these issues. It is guaranteed to be a revelation!
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This is a short book and as such gets to the point. Explains difficult concepts in a simple way. This book explains how JIT, Kanban, Zero Defects came about. Also shows what is missing from American JIT and that is production leveling.
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This is a must read for any serious Lean Thinker. A great insight into the formation of the Toyota production system with historical and social context.
Ohno expresses the simple ideas which became the starting point for the formation of the Toyota Production system, this book is not about Toyota today, which is the end point. (And still evolving)
There are many books struggling to articulate what the end point is all about, so go to the start to gain profound understanding...
The history of Toyota goes to show how doing simple things consistently by EVERYONE can create a great company.
Ohno expresses the simple ideas which became the starting point for the formation of the Toyota Production system, this book is not about Toyota today, which is the end point. (And still evolving)
There are many books struggling to articulate what the end point is all about, so go to the start to gain profound understanding...
The history of Toyota goes to show how doing simple things consistently by EVERYONE can create a great company.
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The one book you should read
OK, I've read a number of books on the Toyota Production System and if you are looking to implement or gain a better understanding, save your money and simply buy this book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Quality Guy
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Lean - from the Master
Ohno was the pioneer, with Toyoda, of the Toyota Production System, what we now call Lean.
This book is not an easy read, however the insights and information to be... Read more
This book is not an easy read, however the insights and information to be... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Peter Bruch
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Written by a master!
This book provides an excellent overview of how the Toyota Production System developed (and continues to develop), showing how the different tools and techniques are dependent on... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by Mr. Philip G. Stunell
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The Source of Lean Production but sadly disappointing
"Toyota Production System" was published in 1979 in Japanese and, in English in 1988. It is the source material on the toyota production system and, in my view, it is often good to... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2007 by Mr. Ross Maynard
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