In an earlier life I studied Japanese manufacturing methods and the statistical process control methodology pioneered by Dr. Deming. Shigeo Shingo who developed the Toyota production system had an incredible impact on manufacturing world wide. We did a lot of work redesigning our work systems and involving employees much more actively in the quality/productivity process. In one large location we applied many of the scheduling and quality practices developed in Japan and it had a profound impact on the performance of the operation. That was 20 and 25 years ago and I still see industrial organizations who do not get it today.Dr. Edwards Deming...
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