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Limited information is available about Shigeo Shingo, who was an unknown professional figure active in the 20th century. His life and achievements are not well-documented.

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“Improvement usually means doing something that we have never done before.”

Mean Done Improvement Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing

Author:Shigeo Shingo

“Are you too busy for improvement? Frequently, I am rebuffed by people who say they are too busy and have no time for such activities. I make it a point to respond by telling people, look, you’ll stop being busy either when you die or when the company goes bankrupt.”

People Looks Dies Company Activity Busy Improvement Too Busy Being Busy

Author:Shigeo Shingo

“The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize.”

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Author:Shigeo Shingo

“There are four purposes of improvement: easier, better, faster, and cheaper. These four goals appear in the order of priority.”

Purpose Order Goal Four Easier Improvement Priorities Faster Cheaper

Book:Non-Stock Production: The Shingo System of Continuous Improvement

Source: Non-Stock Production: The Shingo System of Continuous Improvement

About the Author

Born: 1909
Died: 1990
Known for: Author
Quotes: 13

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