Toyota Production System

Taiichi Ohno

Toyota Production System

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Toyota Production System is the first hand account of a man who dedicated his entire working life to the continuous improvement of a production system that became an exemplary model. Taiichi Ohno guides us through to an understanding of the circumstances and his own reflections which led to the conception of key concepts such as ‘just in time’ production and ‘automation with a human touch’. A grass-roots engineer with a philosophical flair, who never stopped spending time in the machine shops, which he found was the perfect place to analyse and solve problems, always asking himself the question “Why?” five times.

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Analysis and key concepts

01.

Taiichi Ohno and the revolution of consciousness

02.

The Toyota production system arose from the necessity to catch up with the American car industry within three years

03.

The Kanban method to reduce waste and speed up processes

04.

Just in time: producing only what is necessary, eliminating the need for storage

05.

When a problem arises, we need to ask ‘why’ five times to reach the heart of the matter

06.

Automation with a human touch, or getting the best from the cars by placing the responsibility in the hands of its workers

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The workshop comes first: the importance of direct contact with production to ensure the processes are continuously improved

08.

Teamwork and the strength of a good production system

09.

During slow growth periods it is time to work on how to increase productivity

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Quotes

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Take-home message

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Many useful tips to:

  • Get a glimpse of non-conformist thinking.
  • Cultivate respect for teamwork whilst developing an appreciation for the professionalism of the individual.
  • Understand the importance of continuous improvement even in times of crisis.

Taiichi Ohno (1912-1990) is considered the father of the Toyota Production System. A graduate in mechanical engineering, he began working as a clerk in the Toyoda family chassis factory and then moved on to the automobile department, until he became the executive vice president of the company. He spent his entire working life in the service of the Toyoda family.

Publishing house:

Productivity Press

Year:

1988

Pages:

152

ISBN:

978-0915299140