9: 1973-74: Self-made machining cells and production preparations for a new large V-type diesel engine

At Isuzu, problems occurred one after another during mass production startup operations, and that was considered acceptable given the existing definition of the initial adjustment period of a learning curve. This is pitiful...

10: 1973:An example of the irresponsibility of the 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- I

The section chief of Manufacturing Engineering at Isuzu said, "If we adopt Doi's proposal and it doesn't go well, then Isuzu must take responsibility. However..."

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?"

36: 1990-91: New 4-ton Vehicle Revenue Countermeasure and Engine Parts Machining Lines Kaizen
(The Plant General Director Himself Corrects Fake Indexes and Focuses on Kaizen)

Then the manager of Cost Planning said, "Mr. Doi, it is quite strange. All the Manufacturing Departments reported that they achieved their labor cost budgets, but they are actually in the red."