Lean Manufacturing: Implementation Strategies that Work: A Roadmap to Quick and Lasting Success » (New)

• Provides readers with a clear path to inserting Lean in a manufacturing operation
  
  and a step by step approach to getting there.
• Includes numerous charts, graphs and window diagrams associated with the "how to" -
  
  along with specific training, schedules.
• Offers some unique insight into where Toyota placed a very important focus verses what is typically understood and/or accepted as the general path of implementation it took.
• Contains a list of important "Key Reflections" at the end of each chapter.

Foreword vii

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 The Basic Flaws and Misconceptions About Lean 1

Chapter 2 As A Plant's Equipment Goes, So Goes Lean 39

Chapter 3 Accepting The Need For Change 61

Chapter 4 Setting the Stage 89

Chapter 5 Examining Level One Lean In Closer Detail 117

Chapter 6 The Search for Greatness 149

References 175

Index 177