Toyota's On-site Management Approach—The Secret to Toyota's Huge Profits

Author: (Japanese) Andoh Yasuhiro, translated by Li Wei, Li Qing
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Many chapters of this new book have been updated with the latest developments in the Toyota Production System (TPS). Specifically, two new chapters have been added:
Chapter 5: Connecting Toyota and Dealerships/Parts Manufacturers in Production Planning
Chapter 10: TPS Field Management Overseas
Chapter 5 describes Toyota's recent use of computer-generated planning systems, which is a flexible production plan to address customer diversification needs. Additionally, we provide a detailed explanation of the group's overall networking strategy. To overcome trade friction caused by the appreciation of the Japanese yen, the overseas production model has become very popular in the industry. The content of Chapter 10 should be timely in meeting global demand.
At the same time, this book will elaborate on the following aspects in detail:
1. The system of the Toyota Production System (TPS)
2. Methods for shortening production time
3. The smoothness of production
4. The application of the Kanban system
5. The order of ordering and selling
6. Streamlining staff based on changes in work sequences
In addition to these additions, we have removed outdated content and techniques from the first edition that are no longer in use today. However, since the core philosophy of TPS remains largely unchanged, most of the content from the first edition has been retained.