If you have an interest in the histroical development of modern manufacturing techniques, then you will likely enjoy this book. It is a hefty read, covering the early days of Henry Ford's development of a simple car and an effective manufacturing process. Henry Ford's personal life and stubbornness led to the the decline of the company, while almost simultaneously Japanese manufacturers were re-discovering, changing and reviewing his ideas, combined with new thinking about quality of production. There are many facts and figures which make the book useful for teachers and educators.
The book is written in a journalistic style, which makes for an easy and engrossing read. The story is told as the personal experience of many of the key figures of the time, giving the book the feel of a novel.
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