JIT Implementation Manual -- The Complete Guide to Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Volume 1 -- The Just-In-Time Production System / Edition 2

Known as the in Japan, presents the genius of Hiroyuki Hirano, a top international consultant with vast experience throughout Asia and the West. Encyclopedic in scope, this six-volume practical reference provides unparalleled information on every aspect of JIT— the waste-eliminating, market-oriented production system. This historic, yet timeless classic is just as crucial in today’s fast-changing global marketplace as when it was first published in Japan 20 years ago. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the just-in-time production system, dispels outdated myths and ideas about manufacturing that are still prevalent. Supplying essential background information on the JIT approach to production management, this user-friendly resource builds a strong foundation for implementation.