What is Shingo, Shigeo (1909-1990)?

An engineer and consultant whose books and teachings were key contributions to the dissemination of the Toyota Production System.

Meaning and application in management

An engineer and consultant whose books and teachings were key contributions to the dissemination of the Toyota Production System. See: Setup Reduction, Single-Minute Exchange of Die - SMED.

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