The Machine That Changed the World: Summary Review

This is a summary review of The Machine That Changed the World containing key details about the book.

What is The Machine That Changed the World About?

"The Machine That Changed the World" is a book about the history and impact of the Toyota Production System, and its application to revolutionize modern manufacturing processes.

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When The Machine That Changed the World was first published in 1990, Toyota was half the size of General Motors. Twenty years later Toyota passed GM as the world’s largest auto maker. This management classic was the first book to reveal Toyota’s lean production system that is the basis for its enduring success.

Summary Points & Takeaways from The Machine That Changed the World

Some key summary points and takeaways from the book includes:

* The Machine That Changed the World is a book about the history and impact of the Toyota Production System.

* The book argues that the Toyota Production System (TPS) transformed the automobile industry and helped make Toyota a dominant player in the global marketplace.

* The TPS is based on the principles of continuous improvement (Kaizen) and empowering workers to identify and resolve problems.

* The book highlights the importance of production flow, reducing waste, and maintaining high levels of quality.

* The TPS led to the development of Lean Manufacturing, which has been adopted by companies in a variety of industries, beyond just automotive.

* The book argues that Lean Manufacturing is a key factor in Toyota's success and a model for other companies to follow.

Who is the author of The Machine That Changed the World?

James P. Womack was the research director of the International Motor Vehicle Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is the founder and chairman of the Lean

Daniel Roos, Founding Director of Engineering Systems Division, is Japan Steel Industry Professor of Engineering Systems and Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT.

Book Details

  • Print length: 323 pages
  • Genre: Business, Nonfiction, Management

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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.

 
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