Toyota Production System : Beyond Large-Scale Production (Unabridged ed)

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.