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Today, the industrial world is experiencing the most revolutionary change since Henry Ford's assembly line which forever changed the way things are made. Japanese companies are sweeping the world, as Western companies and governments struggle to find ways to emulate them.The Machine That Changed the World points for the first time to a positive way out of this dilemma. It shows that being defeatist about the Japanese threat, and tougher protectionism, are not the answers.This book outlines the enormous tasks facing Western companies in the 1990s and has cogent messages for Japanese firms as well, as they move abroad.The Machine That Changed the World is based on the largest and most thorough study ever undertaken in any industry: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology fivemilliondollar, fiveyear, fourteencountry International Motor Vehicle Program's study of the worldwide auto industry.Twice in this century the auto industry has changed our most fundamental ideas about how to make things. Now it is doing it again. Just as mass production swept away craft production, so a new way of making things, called lean production, is now rapidly making mass production obsolete.Lean production is the Japanese secret weapon in the industrial wars and is spreading throughout the world. If Western companies and their managers and workers are to survive in the 1990s, they must learn and adapt to lean production. Some of the smartest already have begun to do so.Lean production welds the activities of everyone from top management to line workers, to suppliers, into a tightly integrated whole that can respond almost instantly to marketing demands from consumers. It can also double production and quality, while keeping costs down. Its adoption, as it inevitably spreads beyond the auto industry, will change almost every industry and consequently how we work, how we live, and the fate of companies and nations as they respond to its impact.In clear and compelling terms, this book explains what lean production is, and its global implications for all of us.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Machine That Changed the World'? A: The book primarily focuses on the revolutionary impact of lean production on the automobile industry and its implications for manufacturing practices globally.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Machine That Changed the World' is James P. Womack.
- Q: When was 'The Machine That Changed the World' published? A: The book was published on October 10, 1990.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the transition from mass production to lean production, the challenges faced by Western companies, and the global implications of adopting lean manufacturing practices.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for business professionals? A: Yes, 'The Machine That Changed the World' is highly suitable for business professionals, particularly those in manufacturing and management roles, as it provides insights into operational efficiencies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'The Machine That Changed the World'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book address international manufacturing practices? A: Yes, it discusses international manufacturing practices based on a comprehensive study involving multiple countries.