The Toyota Production System: Going Beyond Mass Production

The book was first published in Japan in 1978 and has become a recognized classic of management, surviving dozens of reprints around the world. Almost half a century later, it continues to inspire those who strive to improve the efficiency of work processes. 

The creator of the Toyota Production System, Taiichi Ohno, shares his philosophy of waste elimination. He explains how and why management principles such as "just-in-time", kanban, and andon can radically reduce inventory levels, improve product quality, and speed up production. 

Taiichi Ohno will show you how to build a sustainable and adaptive system that responds to changes in demand, just as the human body reacts to changes in the external environment, even under conditions of limited resources. Toyota remains a leader in operational efficiency, and the foundations of this leadership were laid by Taiichi Ohno—an outstanding engineer and one of the greatest managers of the 20th century.