The machine that changed the world

This book, resulting from a five-year research project by the International Motor Vehicle Program at MIT, provides a comprehensive description of the lean production system developed by Toyota.

It contrasts lean production with the mass production model pioneered by General Motors and predicts the widespread adoption of lean methods across various industries, including health care, retail, and distribution.

The book is considered a seminal work in the field of lean manufacturing and continues to provide essential guidance for managers and leaders seeking to transform their enterprises into lean success stories.