--- product_id: 8111550 title: "The Machine That Changed the World : Based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5-Million-Dollar 5-Year Study on the Future of the Automobile Hardcover – October 10, 1990" brand: "james p. womack" price: "£26.14" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8111550-the-machine-that-changed-the-world-based-on-the-massachusetts store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Machine That Changed the World : Based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5-Million-Dollar 5-Year Study on the Future of the Automobile Hardcover – October 10, 1990 **Brand:** james p. womack **Price:** £26.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Machine That Changed the World : Based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5-Million-Dollar 5-Year Study on the Future of the Automobile Hardcover – October 10, 1990 by james p. womack - **How much does it cost?** £26.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8111550-the-machine-that-changed-the-world-based-on-the-massachusetts) ## Best For - james p. womack enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james p. womack brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Machine That Changed the World : Based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5-Million-Dollar 5-Year Study on the Future of the Automobile Hardcover – October 10, 1990 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61T57SkH9yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ required reading for anyone who wants to learn about Lean Manufacturing *by C***L on March 27, 2025* required reading for anyone involved in Lean Manufacturing. Easy to read and very interesting ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really makes you think... *by J***N on January 11, 2024* I read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a lot to digest at first but once it started clicking with me I realized it really makes you think. I actually own a 2016 Toyota Camry and it made me look at my Camry in a different way as far as looking at what it took to actually make and produce my car. From tracing it not only to the dealership I bought it from, but now thinking about from when it was designed to the part supplier to the assembly to the paint to all the 10,000 plus parts that are apart of my car. It gives you more of an appreciation for the manufacturing of vehicles. And I myself work in a manufacturing plant, though not for auto. So I am able to look at my job and see the elements of Lean production that we have, though for the most part, we are, in fact a Mass production plant, at least according to how this book broke down each. I will say that this is a great book for anyone in any kind of manufacturing industry as you will get a sense of how production works through all phases. And maybe take some of what you learn and possibly recommend it to your supervisors and managers which may improve things at your own plant possibly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Introduction to Lean Production *by B***N on June 22, 2010* This book was a great introduction to the concept of lean manufacturing. The writing style of the book is comprehensive enough to be useful for current managers, yet readable enough to be engaging for those who are new (i.e. students) to these concepts. Those who are more savvy in the area of operations and supply management may find the book a bit repetitive in some areas.Although the book focuses on auto manufacturers (mainly Toyota), a reader should not expect a detailed account of Toyota's supply chain or operations management, but rather a survey of concepts and a view of how Toyota has applied these methods and/or how other auto manufacturers have lagged on applying these techniques. The book provides many comparisons to assist the reader in understanding (the general approach per chapter is to give an overview of the mass production system, and then give its improved lean production counterpart). The book does not give any practically methodology on how to convert a non-lean production system over to a lean one, but there are many other books out there that can delve into this further.If you are looking for a book to introduce you to lean production, written in laymen's terms, using a model that almost all of us can understand I strongly recommend this book. However, you will need more background/research than this book provides to actually apply lean operations methodologies if you so desire. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Machine That Changed the World : Based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5-Million-Dollar 5-Year Study on the Future of the Automobile - Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation, Revised and Updated - The Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8111550-the-machine-that-changed-the-world-based-on-the-massachusetts](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8111550-the-machine-that-changed-the-world-based-on-the-massachusetts) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*