Toyota production system: The blueprint for eliminating waste (Taiichi Ohno)
Update: 2025-11-21
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How did a Japanese car company, struggling in the aftermath of World War II, rise to become the global standard for efficiency and quality? The answer lies in the revolutionary mind of Taiichi Ohno and his relentless war on waste.In today's 5-minute briefing on the foundational text, "Toyota Production System," we explore the origins of Lean manufacturing.
Discover the core concept ofย "Muda" (waste) and why Ohno believed that the greatest danger to any business is producing more than the customer actually needs right now.
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Discover the core concept ofย "Muda" (waste) and why Ohno believed that the greatest danger to any business is producing more than the customer actually needs right now.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.
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