List Books » Lean Manufacturing Implementation: A Complete Execution Manual for Any Size Manufacturer
Authors: Dennis P. Hobbs
ISBN-13: 9781932159141, ISBN-10: 1932159142
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Ross, J. Publishing, Incorporated
Date Published: October 2003
Edition: 1st Edition
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.
Preface | ||
The Author | ||
About APICS | ||
Web Added Value | ||
Introduction | 1 | |
Pt. I | The Benefits of Implementing a Lean Manufacturing System | |
Ch. 1 | History and Modern Applications of Lean Manufacturing | 13 |
Ch. 2 | Performing a Strategies Business Analysis | 47 |
Pt. II | The Methodologies for Transforming Your Facility to Lean Manufacturing | |
Ch. 3 | Understanding Your Products, Processes, and Demand | 65 |
Ch. 4 | Line Layout and Workstation Identification with Process Linking and Balancing | 105 |
Ch. 5 | The Kanban Strategies | 135 |
Ch. 6 | Managing Inventory with the Kanban System | 159 |
Pt. III | Project Management for Implementation, Line Start-Up, Daily Operations, and Performance Measurements | |
Ch. 7 | Team Establishment | 183 |
Ch. 8 | The Lean Implementation Milestones Checklist | 197 |
Ch. 9 | Managing the Lean Manufacturing Line | 223 |
Index | 239 |