The machine that changed the world : the story of lean production, Toyota's secret weapon in the global car wars that is revolutionizing world industry af James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, Daniel Roos (Bog)

Med udgangspunkt i automobilindustrien vises, hvor ineffektiv den vestlige masseproduktion er sammenlignet med den japanske trimmede produktion, og at man bør efterligne denne produktions- og kvalitetsstyring, hvis konkurrenceevnen skal bevares

The book discusses how lean production transformed the automobile industry, particularly focusing on Japanese automakers like Toyota. It provides a comprehensive analysis of lean business systems, including product development and supplier management.