Foreword-- Introduction--Preface--Acknowledgements--Total Framework of the Toyota Production Systm-Its Goals Mean Relationship--Adaptable Kanban Sytem Maintains Just-in-Time Production--Spplier Knaban and the Sequence Schedule for use by Suppliers--Smoothed Production Helps Toyota Adapt to Demand Changes and Reduce Inventory--How Toyota Shortened Production Lead Time--Reductionof Setup Time-Concepts and Techniques--Standard Operations can Attain Balanced Production with Minimum Labor-- Machine Layout, Multi-Function Workers and Job Rotation Help Realize Flexible Workshops--Improvement Activities Help Reduce the Workforce and Increase the Workers' Morale-- Autonomous Defects Control Assures Produuct Quality--Functional management to Promote Company-Wide Quality Control and Cost Management