Kobayashi is considered a genius by those who have adopted his reorganization strategies. Through this volume, he has helped many manufacturing companies integrate several of the best improvement methods into a coordinated system for drastic and continual improvement that will lead to enhanced quality and productivity and fewer errors. This program provides the strategies necessary to achieve ambitious goals through a five-level scoring system. It provides criteria for the five-levels that will guide your company to world-class status. Two valuable case studies demonstrate effective use by both a Japanese company and an American manufacturer.