23: 1975-78:Line set-up for all cells in the manufacturing plant can be done in less than 10 minutes. Single digit minute set-up -I

I wanted to change the way of thinking in which managers who knew nothing about actual set-up conditions swallowed data from the shop floor and did nothing to change the conditions, saying, "Set-up on that machine is difficult."

24: 1980: Whole cell set-up for all cells in the manufacturing plant can be done in less than 10 minutes. Single digit minute set-up - II

With the Production Division vice president watching, we started a public set-up event for 32 machines in an atmosphere that was full of tension...

6: 1973-75:Making a quick cutting tool change

The operator can change cutting tools in a few seconds (boltless), with a replacement accuracy of less than several microns...

11: 1974:An example of the irresponsibility at Isuzu organization, measures to resolve problems in the start-up and measures to improve operational availability rate of the transfer machines for new large V-type diesel engine connecting rod machining- �U

Since the company had grown dependent on the machine manufacturers, it could not come up with any ideas for improvement. Consequently, they always ended up asking me "Doi-San, can you help us find a way to do something about this situation?"