Kanban and Just-in-Time at Toyota: Management begins at the workplace

The book that you are holding in your hands is one of the most read publications but production management in Japan. The book was based on training materials prepared by Toyota specialists for seminars on the Toyota production system, which took place in the mid-1970s. A lot of time has passed since then, but a book that has repeatedly reprinted, including in English, still serves as a brief guide to reduce production costs around the world. The Kanban system and "exactly in time" - two methods for managing production and reserves used as part of the Toyota production system - help to find the best ways to increase productivity and product quality. The book is intended for managers seeking to reduce losses in production and improve the production system of their company.
It is of interest to managers of all levels and will be interesting to students whose specialty lies in the field of production and service sector