Empirical analysis of shortening the lead time

To some degree,the length of the lead time is the deciding factor for the success of the products.However,the shortening of the lead time needs constant improvement and the ideal situation is one piece flow.Based on the experience of carrying out Toyota production system,the author analyzes the shortening of the lead time with an example of shortening lead time between Toyota and its supplier.It offers domestic manufacturing enterprises or service enterprises an effective model of production management and it may strengthen their superiority.