A critical analysis of the Toyota Production System

Author

Benedict Ayi-Ago Okine

Abstract

"The Toyota Production System is acclaimed as one of the most innovative business strategies of all time. It has evolved into what is now commonly called "Lean Manufacturing." While the principles seem simple enough, not many companies that try to implement this business strategy are able to do so. There are different reasons for this, and it is the goal of this thesis to explore the reasons why many companies are not able to successfully implement the TPS"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Ragsdell, K. M.

Committee Member(s)

Daughton, William
Grasman, Scott E. (Scott Erwin)

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Engineering Management

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2007

Pagination

xiii, 80 pages

Rights

© 2007 Benedict Ayi-Ago Okine, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Automobile industry and trade -- Production controlJust-in-time systems -- EvaluationProduction managementToyota automobiles

Thesis Number

T 9149

Print OCLC #

173487322

Recommended Citation

Okine, Benedict Ayi-Ago, "A critical analysis of the Toyota Production System" (2007). Masters Theses. 4453.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4453