Here's the quickest and most inexpensive way to learn about the pioneering work of Shigeo Shingo, co-creator (with Taiichi Ohno) of just-in-time. It's an introductory book containing excerpts of five of his classic books as well as an excellent introduction by Professor Robinson.

Alan Robinson

1: Editor's Introduction: Shigeo Shingo's Contributions to Manufacturing, 2: Author's Introduction: Fimdamental Flaws in European and American Production Philosophies, Section One: Improvement, Section Two: Zero Quality Control Source Inspection and the Poka-Yoke System, Section Three: A Revolution in Manufacturing: The SMED System, About the Author, Index