Even the greatest idea can become meaningless in the rush to judgement. To gauge an idea as feasible we must cut our ties to the status quo and find the balance between constructive criticism and judgment. Within that balance we… — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
A relentless barrage of 'why’s' is the best way to prepare your mind to pierce the clouded veil of thinking caused by the status quo. Use it often. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
When you buy bananas all you want is the fruit not the skin, but you have to pay for the skin also. It is… — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
We have to grasp not only the Know-How but also 'Know Why', if we want to master the Toyota Production System. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
There are four purposes of improvement: easier, better, faster, and cheaper. These four goals appear in the order of priority. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
The best approach is to dig out and eliminate problems where they were assumed not to exist. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
Are you too busy for improvement? Frequently, I am rebuffed by people who say they are too busy and have no time for such… — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
The best approach is to dig out and eliminate problems where they are assumed not to exist. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
“Improvement usually means doing something we have never done before.” — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
It's only the last turn of a bolt that tightens it - the rest is just movement. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
Even the greatest idea can become meaningless in the rush to judgement. To gauge an idea as feasible we must cut our ties to… — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
Improvement usually means doing something that we have never done before. — Shigeo Shingo Copy Share Image
