Toyota Production System: An Integrated Approach to Just-in-Time

Name: Toyota Production System: An Integrated Approach to Just-in-Time
Brand: Industrial Engineering & Management Press,U.S.
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By Yasuhiro Monden

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Toyota Production System, Third Edition , systematically describes the changes that have occurred to the most efficient production system in use today. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, Toyota has integrated JIT with computer integrated manufacturing technology, a strategic information system, redesign of assembly lines, and a philosophy that incorporates respect for the workers. Even today, the goals of producing the necessary items, in the necessary quantity at the necessary time are the drivers of JIT. The addition of computer integrated technology, information systems technology, and changes that boost worker morale and improve working conditions serve to further reduce costs, improve quality, and improve cycle time. The Toyota production system condsiders how to adapt production scedules to the demand changes in the marketplace while satisfying the goals of low cost, high quality, timely delivery and improved worker morale. Toyota Production System, Third Edition , is written for both practitioner and academic providing a balanced and broad approach to the Japanese production system.

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Edition:: 2
Number of Pages:: 423
Release Date:: 1996-06-01
Publication Date:: 1996-06-01
Publisher:: Industrial Engineering & Management Press,U.S.
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 0898061296
Weight:: 916 g

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