TPS History

Art of Lean has started a new History of TPS section. It includes some historical articles, documents, a timeline, and a short video on TPS. As time allows, we will add more content. We hope you enjoy.

Articles

• Eiji Toyoda On The Origins of TPS
  
• A Brief History of Set-Up Reduction
  
• Toyota Chronology
  
• Innovations in Toyota Industries
  
• Kiichiro Toyoda and the Birth of the Japanese Automotive Industry
  

Timeline

• TPS Timeline of Selected Events
  

Videos

• Short video on TPS History