A bestseller for more than two decades, this classic work covers the entire framework of the Toyota Production System (TPS), including its theoretical underpinnings and how it's implemented. This new edition presents the latest developments in TPS at Toyota. For example, it emphasizes the humanistic production system, that is, how respect for humanity was introduced into TPS. The author explores the link between Kaizen methods and calculation methods in TPS. New coverage includes electronic Kanban systems, computer-based information systems, cellular manufacturing systems versus conveyor lines, and mini-profit centers.