In this classic text Taiichi Ohnoinventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturingshares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time. Combining his candid insights with a rigorous analysis of Toyotas attempts at Lean production Ohnos book explains how Lean principles can improve any production endeavor. A historical and philosophical description of justintime and Lean manufacturing this work is a must read for all students o