Book · 1990 · Automobile industry and trade
The machine that changed the world
The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Nicholas Bloom (1 episode), Dwarkesh Patel (1 episode) and Erik Prince (1 episode) on Conversations with Tyler (1 episode), Dwarkesh Podcast (1 episode) and The Shawn Ryan Show (1 episode).
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In fact there's a great mit book called the machine that changed the world that documents that now if you think of the way consultants are operating in the 90s 2000s it isn't obvious to many firms that lean was a far better way to run your factory.
Nicholas Bloom · Conversations with Tyler · Aug 2020 Listen at 24:24 Questions about The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack
Who recommends The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack on podcasts?
Nicholas Bloom (1 episode) has recommended The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts (1 person recommended it).
Which podcasts mention The machine that changed the world the most?
Conversations with Tyler (1 episode), Dwarkesh Podcast (1 episode) and The Shawn Ryan Show (1 episode).
Is The machine that changed the world recommended, or only discussed?
The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack was recommended in 1 episode and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2022-09-08.
What do people say about The machine that changed the world?
Nicholas Bloom on Conversations with Tyler (2020-08-12): "In fact there's a great mit book called the machine that changed the world that documents that now if you think of the way consultants are operating in the 90s 2000s it isn't obvious to many firms that lean was a far better way to run your factory."
When was The machine that changed the world last mentioned on a podcast?
The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack was last discussed on Dwarkesh Podcast by Dwarkesh Patel on 2022-09-08.
Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
Why people recommend it
The machine that changed the world by James P. Womack is an influential book documenting the principles of Japanese car manufacturing and lean production. On Conversations with Tyler, Nicholas Bloom mentioned the book to illustrate how MIT researchers documented lean practices, noting that during the 1990s and 2000s, many firms did not yet recognize how superior lean operations were for running factories compared to traditional consulting methods. Similarly, Dwarkesh Patel brought up the text on Dwarkesh Podcast while discussing instances where people attempted to optimize local efficiencies rather than understanding the broader Toyota production system. Patel noted that such systems demand a comprehensive, global view of operations rather than isolated improvements. Additionally, Erik Prince referenced the book on The Shawn Ryan Show, explaining that he read it to learn manufacturing efficiency when he acquired his father's diecast machine business. Across these discussions, the book served as a foundational reference for modern industrial management, process optimization, and the practical application of lean production techniques across diverse manufacturing and business environments.
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Nicholas Bloom in fact there's a great mit book called the machine that changed the world that documents that now if you t… 1
“in fact there's a great mit book called the machine that changed the world that documents that now if you think of the way consultants are operating in the 90s 2000s it isn't obvious to many firms that lean was a far better way to run your factory”
Dwarkesh Patel So I mean in that book um was it the machine or the other one the Toyota production system book but anyways… 1
“So I mean in that book um was it the machine or the other one the Toyota production system book but anyways they were talking about examples where people would try to optimize for local efficiencies.”
Erik Prince and I read two books one was called the machine that change the world um which is about the Toyota producti… 1
“and I read two books one was called the machine that change the world um which is about the Toyota production system”