Shigeo Shingo
Shigeo Shingo was a Japanese industrial engineer whose work on the Toyota Production System and the concept of poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) fundamentally shaped lean manufacturing. His books are essential reading for operations managers seeking to eliminate waste and defects.
Works
- Zero Quality ControlShingo's system for preventing defects and achieving zero quality control
- A Study of the Toyota Production SystemAnalysis of Toyota's production system and its principles of efficiency
- The Sayings of Shigeo ShingoCollection of Shingo's wisdom and insights on manufacturing and quality
- A Revolution in ManufacturingShingo's exposition of revolutionary manufacturing methods and continuous improvement