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Ask 'why' five times about every matter.


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Having no problems is the biggest problem of all.



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Without standards, there can be no improvement.



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Data is of course important in manufacturing, but I place the greatest emphasis on facts.



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Costs do not exist to be calculated. Costs exist to be reduced.



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