Taiichi Ohno
Taiichi Ohno was the Toyota engineer who developed the Toyota Production System, which became the foundation of lean manufacturing and the just-in-time methodology that transformed global industry. His writings are spare and demanding, reflecting his philosophy that waste is the enemy of business.
Works
- Toyota Production SystemOhno's explanation of Toyota's lean production system and waste elimination
- Workplace ManagementOhno's philosophy on workplace organization and management for maximum efficiency
- Just-In-Time for Today and TomorrowOhno's guide to just-in-time manufacturing principles and future implications