You are not signed in. Sign in.

List Books: Buy books on ListBooks.org

Lean Manufacturing Implementation: A Complete Execution Manual for Any Size Manufacturer » (1st Edition)

Book cover image of Lean Manufacturing Implementation: A Complete Execution Manual for Any Size Manufacturer by Dennis P. Hobbs

Authors: Dennis P. Hobbs
ISBN-13: 9781932159141, ISBN-10: 1932159142
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Ross, J. Publishing, Incorporated
Date Published: October 2003
Edition: 1st Edition

Find Best Prices for This Book »

Author Biography: Dennis P. Hobbs

Book Synopsis

This project management approach to Lean manufacturing implementation does not require help from expensive consultants. The proven, objective, standard, and complete "how to" sequential series of progressive steps are easy to understand and use to effect factory transformation to Lean. This manual illustrates the methodologies that will help you produce higher quality products at a lower cost with faster response times. The results: improved profit margins and increased market share. The author also provides a toolbox of techniques for problem solving, continuous improvement, and for operating a Lean manufacturing facility on a day-to-day basis after the initial line design is completed.

Table of Contents

Preface
The Author
About APICS
Web Added Value
Introduction1
Pt. IThe Benefits of Implementing a Lean Manufacturing System
Ch. 1History and Modern Applications of Lean Manufacturing13
Ch. 2Performing a Strategies Business Analysis47
Pt. IIThe Methodologies for Transforming Your Facility to Lean Manufacturing
Ch. 3Understanding Your Products, Processes, and Demand65
Ch. 4Line Layout and Workstation Identification with Process Linking and Balancing105
Ch. 5The Kanban Strategies135
Ch. 6Managing Inventory with the Kanban System159
Pt. IIIProject Management for Implementation, Line Start-Up, Daily Operations, and Performance Measurements
Ch. 7Team Establishment183
Ch. 8The Lean Implementation Milestones Checklist197
Ch. 9Managing the Lean Manufacturing Line223
Index239

Subjects