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- Hardcover
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- 6.24 x 0.59 x 9.24 in
- Weight
- 13.6 oz
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- Productivity Press
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- March 1, 1988
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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. Read more
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| Publisher | Productivity Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 1, 1988 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 152 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0915299143 |
| ISBN-13 | 40 |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6.24 x 0.59 x 9.24 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
It takes a logical mind
What is said about JIT is very logical. Many so called Lean companies and consultants trip over Kanban but shouldn’t. Remember, Time is to Manufacturing functionality as to what Gravity is to the functions of the universe. In JIT, the concept of, you only get what you need when you need is relative to time. Example- If an outside supplier of a machining process, sequenced part says he needs three days lead time to setup, machine, degrease, deburr, delivery, then the Kan ban size inventory is three days worth of material; the Time it takes to resupply. As you consume at your takt-time rate, your supplier makes replenishment at his rate of three days. You should synchronize your material storage to match his Process times to supply you with. I have worked at supposedly three Lean JIT American companies that only ordered items when needed (that day). We had to continually stop the line for no parts or material because we ignorantly didn’t factor in the lead times to reapply us. Their argument was, “It’s supposed be by ‘Just In Time’ processes. We’re supposed to maintain only what’s needed and only order at the time when needed.” This non-sense behavior applied the literal meaning of the words ‘Just In Time’ while ignoring context, logic, principals, and common sense of what was being taught. That’s why he said the misapplication of JIT could cause serious damage to your product flow. Line Stoppage end
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020 by Middle of the road
Toyota Lean Production from the source
Taiichi Ohno is the father of the Toyota Productions System. Part of the Toyota Way is to go to the source (the "genba"). This is that book. It's necessary reading for anyone in the manufacturing world that wants to understand lean production or the heart of what makes Toyota successful.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022 by T. Moore
Solid, but not Essential
I must admit disappointment with this text. I sought a deeper understanding of Taiichi's thought processes, and while the text delivers on this some, it was far too little for me. I did like Workplace Management better. Pro: + Reinforces many of the basics and things I already believed about TPS, which can be a good thing to do once in a while + Does a good job describing the purpose of kanban but stops short of describing how badly it can harm the business when poorly implemented + Creates a greater appreciation for how long it took to develop concepts (this was very interesting to me) + Some notable quotes to use and share later + A good book to read to confirm that the "intro to lean" course you took was (or wasn't) directionally correct + Some interesting history about the development of TPS, and that each element was "created in response to a need" + Also some interesting commentary on the Ford (Mass Production) System, which I had heard before, but coming from Taiichi's pen made it more meaningful Con: - Somewhat short on content (117 small pages) - Misspelled "takt" as"tact" repeatedly and perhaps defines it incorrectly too (how could this happen!?) Bottom line: A good read for the beginner, the zealot who wishes a refresher or to practice a philosophical TPS "go and see." Not for everybody.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2011 by Mike
Excellent book, but you have to persist through the translation factor...
I am going to say - these things translated from Japanese are a trick to read. They don't flow like an English author - but the data in them reveals a different way of thinking - that I will say is the essence of the East. I see how the Japanese took Henry Ford's seminal 'eliminate waste' and took it to a new level, where Ford Motor Company didn't - they had to relearn it from the Japanese... (forgive my blasphemy!). It's Eastern thought applied to a production system and out comes something brilliant. Its 5-star data that you have to dig in and really digest due to the difference in the languages.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2015 by Al B
Good book with advice on how businesses should conduct themselves in slow growth periods
I took a lot of good advice, on how businesses should conduct themselves on slow growth periods and why waste is the number 1 killer of well running businesses. TPS can be applied in different forms and different industries. The objective is waste elimination.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019 by Visho
Best Manufacturing Book Ever
After 30 years of manufacturing experience and thinking that I was very knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing systems, it came to my surprise that one book written almost 30 years ago would teach me all the things I take now for granted without knowing that all this knowledge came from the mind of one man and his fellows at Toyota. My hat is down for Mr. Taiichi Onno. I now have a better understanding of his teachings and I believe that the Toyota Production System will be the do facto standard for manufacturing in the years to follow. I wonder if it is ready for and ISO standard...
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2005 by Xavier Lozano
Interesting experience
In this book Mr Taiichi Ohno shares his experience introducing several concepts to be more productive and it's what we called now Toyota Production System, this book is not a book to teach you how to calculate kanban qty or how a std work sheet should be, however gives you an idea of what problems they faced on that time to implement TPS.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2012 by Cayo
Perfect Condition
Book was advertised "Like New". The book condition exceeded my expectations. Thank you. Will order again. JM
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020 by JM Morasuti