| | |  | Standardization/Standard Work | Home » » » » Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | 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-oriented endeaver. A historical and philosophical description of just-in-time and lean manufacturing, this work 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 relentless elimination of waste. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Taiichi Ohno | | Hardcover:
| 152 pages | | Publisher:
| Productivity Press | | Publication Date:
| March 01, 1988 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0915299143 | | Product Width:
| 1.62 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 2.37 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.01 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.06 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.06 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.71 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.06 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 31 reviews |
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33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent explanation of principles of Just In Time Mfg.Sep 16, 1997
Mr. Ohno is the father of Toyota's just in time production system, also called lean manufacturing, though it is more than just that. The book gives an excellent primer on the basic principles of JIT, work-flow, leveling, waste minimization, etc. He also covers the history and application of these philosophies at Toyota. The book is a surprisingly good read, and Mr. Ohno's dynamic and engaging personality shows through. A must read for MBA students, persons in manufacturing or occupations where time is money.
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
The real guts of the Toyota Production SystemOct 03, 2005
By John C. Cox
This book gives some real insight into the how the "Toyota Production System" actually gets results -- not the mess you hear consultants preaching about on every street corner.
I think that to understand the "Toyota Production System," you need to understand that these guys were only trying to eliminate waste. 5-S, Kanban, Kaizen, Lean, Poka-yoke, SMED, and 1-piece flow were solutions to problems that they encountered when trying to get rid of the waste.
This is why the Consultant's shiny new silver bullet doesn't work for many companies -- they just don't get it. The solutions listed above are ways to solve specific problems such as inventory losses, bad quality, long wait times, production bottle necks, etc.... They aren't really "Methods" in themselves to analyze a problem.... just the solutions they found effective.
16 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Difficult material covered simplyFeb 19, 1998
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.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Not quite what I expectedDec 17, 2008
By D. N. Bensman
This was a good read with a lot of interesting history on the Toyota Production System but its just that. The majority of the book is written about the evolution of TPS and what economic factors drove its creation. If your looking for a book on thought process that inspired Taiichi Ohno to develope the Toyota Production System then this is the book for you. But if you are looking for a book that gets into advanced TPS processes then I would not suggest it.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
The Essential Book on TPSNov 28, 2001
By A. Hefty
I am a former Toyota Engineer and recommend that anyone interested in learning about the Toyota Production System a.k.a. lean manufacturing this is the place to start. Mr. Ohno is the creator of TPS and he gives a very good overview of how the system works. The book is very easy to read and easy to understand. This book should be read by all upper management employees looking to create a lean environment in their plants. The book will give you a good foundation to start implementing the techniques. It is the best book to read considering it comes from the inventor himself. It is the best you are going to find shy of being actually trained within Toyota's walls.
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