Today and Tomorrow Commemorative Edition of Ford's 1926 Classic

This classic, authored by the world's most famous automaker, reveals the thinking that changed the industry forever. First published in 1926 and long out of print, the book had been largely forgotten. However, Ford's ideas are re-emerging to revitalize American industry in new ways.

Winner of the 2003 Shingo Prize! Henry Ford is the man who doubled wages, cut the price of a car in half, and produced over 2 million units a year. Time has not diminished the progressiveness of his business philosophy, or his profound influence on worldwide industry. The modern printing of Today and Tomorrow features an introduction by James J. Padilla, Group Vice President, Ford North America. It also includes an enhanced selection of photos illustrating the processes and facilities Ford covers in the text. Taiichi Ohno acknowledged that a key stimulus to JIT was his close reading of this book. Today, these same ideas are re-emerging to revitalize American industry in new ways. "I, for one, am in awe of Ford's greatness. I believe Ford was a born rationalist -- and I feel more so every time I read his writings. He had a deliberate and scientific way of thinking about industry in America. For example, on the issues of standardization and the nature of waste in business, Ford's perception of things was orthodox and universal."— Taiichi Ohno

We are being born into opportunityIs there a limit to big business?Big Business and the money powerAre profits wrong?It can't be doneLearning by necessityWhat are standards?Learning from wasteReaching back to the sourcesThe meaning of timeSaving the timberTurning back to village industryWages, hours, and the wage motiveThe meaning of powerEducating for lifeCuring or preventingMaking a railroad payThe airFarm problems are farm problemsFinding the balance in lifeWhat is money for?Applying the principles to any businessThe wealth of nationsWhy not?

Henry Ford