Presents an industrial engineering rationale for the priority of process-based over operational improvements in manufacturing. This book explains the basic mechanisms of the Toyota production system, examines production as a functional network of processes and operations, and discusses the mechanism to make JIT possible in manufacturing plants.

Are you ready to implement Just-in-Time, but unsure how to teach your operators about the power of JIT? To assist you in this effort, we've developed the Just-in-Time for Operators Shingo's classic industrial engineering rationale for the priority of process-based over operational improvements in manufacturing. Explains the basic mechanisms of the Toyota Production System, so that you can apply them in your own plant. This book clarifies the fundamental principles of JIT: leveling, standard work procedures, and multimachine handling.