A Study of the Toyota Production System
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A Study of the Toyota Production System by Shigeo Shingo
Presents an industrial engineering rationale for the priority of process-based over operational improvements in manufacturing. This book explains the basic mechanisms of the Toyota production system, examines production as a functional network of processes and operations, and discusses the mechanism to make JIT possible in manufacturing plants.
Shigeo Shingo(1909 – 1990) was a Japanese industrial engineer specialized in quality control. He is known for various quality techniques concepts such as Poka-Yoke , Mistake Proofing, SMED , Just in Time Production , and Jidoka.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780915299171 |
| ISBN 10 | 0915299178 |
| Title | A Study of the Toyota Production System |
| Author | Andrew P Dillon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 1989-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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