taiichi ohno
Engineer who designed Toyota production system
Episodes
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#4437: How Toyota and Motorola Cracked Process InnovationThe real story behind Toyota Production System and Six Sigma — born from crisis, not philosophy. -
#4436: What Print-on-Demand Teaches Us About JIT LogisticsHow Toyota's four-hour inventory system connects to books printed only when you order them. -
#4070: How a 15-Minute Stand-Up Can Save Your MoveThe daily stand-up format from software teams maps surprisingly well onto managing a chaotic household move. -
#3475: The Chalk Circle Test: Real Kaizen vs. TheaterKaizen isn't a suggestion box. It’s a daily practice of problem-obsession, standardized work, and the andon cord. -
#1167: Why Incremental Change Beats Heroic SprintsStop chasing radical overhauls. Learn how Kaizen can solve modern AI burnout through small, compounding improvements.