What is Toyota Production System (TPS)? Principles of Toyota Production System?

Figure: Toyota Production System (TPS)

Toyota Production System (TPS):

The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an integrated socio-technical system, developed by Toyota that comprises its management philosophy and practices. The TPS organizes manufacturing and logistics for the automobile manufacturer, including interaction with suppliers and customers. The system is developed between 1984 and 1975.

 Principles of Toyota Production System:

1. Continuous improvement.
2. Root cause analysis.
3. Visualization.
4. Proof mistake.
5. Standardize work.
6. Respect of employees.
7. Simplification.
8. Continuously solving root problems.