However after reading this book, there was so much more that have lead to the roadmap of today’s Lean Thinking. Having parts and tools at point of use he was able to increase production while reducing costs. This 1926 version has solidified this if nowhere else, than at least in my mind.įord’s Assembly Line is often used as an example of one of his most obvious contributions to Lean. I often teach that Lean is not implicitly a “Japanese” concept but an American concept that was transferred (and subsequently perfected by) many Japanese companies after WWII. However after reading this boo I loved this book. Ford’s Assembly Line is often used as an example of one of his most obvious contributions to Lean. This 1926 version has solidified this if nowhere else, than at least in my mind. For example, on the issues of standardization and the nature of waste in business, Ford's perception of things was orthodox and universal." He had a deliberate and scientific way of thinking about industry in America. I believe Ford was a born rationalist - and I feel more so every time I read his writings.
"I, for one, am in awe of Ford's greatness. Today, these same ideas are re-emerging to revitalize American industry in new ways. Taiichi Ohno acknowledged that a key stimulus to JIT was his close reading of this book. It also includes an enhanced selection of photos illustrating the processes and facilities Ford covers in the text. Padilla, Group Vice President, Ford North America. The modern printing of Today and Tomorrow features an introduction by James J. Time has not diminished the progressiveness of his business philosophy, or his profound influence on worldwide industry. Henry Ford is the man who doubled wages, cut the price of a car in half, and produced over 2 million units a year. Padilla, Group Vice Presiden Winner of the 2003 Shingo Prize! Winner of the 2003 Shingo Prize! Henry Ford is the man who doubled wages, cut the price of a car in half, and produced over 2 million units a year.
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