A concise introductory handbook to TPS concepts, created by Art Smalley and published by Art of Lean, Inc. (circa 2000). Intended as a simple guide introducing key TPS concepts — not a complete reference or implementation guide.
Covers the two pillars (just-in-time and jidoka), the elimination of waste (seven-wastes-muda), takt-time, flow production, pull-production via kanban, and heijunka (leveling). Useful as a quick reference and teaching tool.