What is Ohno, Taiichi (1912-1990)?

Toyota executive considered the chief architect of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and author of several important books on TPS.

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Toyota executive considered the chief architect of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and author of several important books on TPS.

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