Meaning of the word toyota-production-system in English

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toyota-production-system

Noun

1.

a system for manufacturing, developed by Toyota® in Japan, based on lean manufacturing (= avoiding waste) and just-in-time production (= where parts are delivered exactly when needed):

Example:
Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System, was inspired by the modern grocery store in the 1960s.
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