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Ohno Taiichi (大野耐一, Ōno Taiichi, February 29, 1912 – May 28, 1990) was a Japanese industrial engineer and businessman. He is considered to be the father of the Toyota Production System, which inspired Lean Manufacturing in the U.S. He devised the seven wastes (or muda in Japanese) as part of this system.
Taiichi Ohno (February 29, 1912 – May 28, 1990) was an industrial engineer and manager at Toyota Motor Corporation. He joined the Toyoda Spinning corporation in 1932, and moved to the motor company in 1943.
Feb 22, 2024 · His teachings, emphasizing waste elimination, continuous improvement, and respect for people, have shaped the principles of lean thinking. This article delves into the core lessons from Taiichi Ohno’s writings and thoughts, exploring their timeless relevance and application.
May 28, 1990 · Ohno Taiichi (born 1912, Manchuria, China—died May 28, 1990, Toyota City, Japan) was a Japanese production-control expert for the Toyota Motor Co. His just-in-time system (kanban) revolutionized manufacturing methods.
Taiichi Ohno, an engineer and former Toyota executive, conceived and launched the fabled Toyota Production System (TPS). TPS facilitates the production of high-quality goods in the quickest and most efficient way possible.
Taiichi Ohno (1912 – 1990) Taiichi Ohno is considered the ‘Father of the Toyota Production System’ (TPS). In developing TPS, Ohno expanded upon and operationalized manufacturing ideas espoused by prior quality and operations management gurus, such as Edwards Deming and Joseph Juran.
In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno--inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing--shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and...
