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Machine That Changed The World - The Story Of Lean Production

Daniel Roos, Daniel T. Jones, James P. Womack

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Revolutionizing productivity with the power of lean.

Recommendation: Hey there! If you're looking to unlock the secrets of revolutionizing productivity and reducing costs, then "Machine That Changed The World - The Story Of Lean Production" is a must-read for you. This groundbreaking book traces the rise of the Toyota system and introduces the concept of lean thinking. With its practical insights and real-world examples, it will empower you to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and achieve greater efficiency in any industry. Don't miss out on this game-changing read that will transform the way you approach productivity. Happy reading!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780060974176
Authors: Daniel Roos, Daniel T. Jones, James P. Womack
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 1991-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Economics, History
Related Topics: Asia, Technology, World History, Leadership, Management
Goodreads rating: 4.04
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Based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's five-million-dollar, five-year study on the future of the automobile, a groundbreaking analysis of the worldwide move from mass production to lean production. Japanese companies are sweeping the world, and the Japanese auto industry soars above the competition. Drawing on their in-depth study of the practices of ninety auto assembly plants in seventeen countries and their interviews with individual employees, scholars, and union and government officials, the authors of this compelling study uncover the specific manufacturing techniques behind Japan's success and show how Western industry can implement these innovative methods. The Machine That Changed the World tells the fascinating story of "lean production," a manufacturing system that results in a better, more cost-efficient product, higher productivity, and greater customer loyalty. The hallmarks of lean production are teamwork, communication, and efficient use of resources. And the results are remarkable: cars with one-third the defects, built in half the factory space, using half the man-hours. The Machine That Changed the World explains in concrete terms what lean production is, how it really works, and--as it inevitably spreads beyond the auto industry--its significant global impact.
 

Revolutionizing productivity with the power of lean.

Recommendation: Hey there! If you're looking to unlock the secrets of revolutionizing productivity and reducing costs, then "Machine That Changed The World - The Story Of Lean Production" is a must-read for you. This groundbreaking book traces the rise of the Toyota system and introduces the concept of lean thinking. With its practical insights and real-world examples, it will empower you to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and achieve greater efficiency in any industry. Don't miss out on this game-changing read that will transform the way you approach productivity. Happy reading!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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