lean basics/lean classics 2007 shingo winner inside the mind of toyota management principles for enduring growth satoshi hino toyota s sustained growth attracts the attention of economists and industrialists around the world eager to learn the secrets of toyota s lasting success in inside the mind of toyota satoshi hino examines the source of toyota s strength the fundamental thinking and management structures that lie beneath the creation of its famed toyota production system from the perspective of a professional with 30 years experience in the auto industry hino presents a fresh and detailed analysis of toyota s essential management system from its very beginnings into the 21st century this book · presents a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the toyota management philosophy · clarifies the mechanisms used to transmit its winning system from generation to generation · gives a historical perspective on the structural anatomy of toyota s management foundation · provides analysis
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lean basics/lean classics a best seller toyota production system beyond large-scale production taiichi ohno the creator of just-in-time at toyota reveals the origins innovations and ceaseless evolution of the toyota production system this book is a classic text on the subject and a must read for any manager who is interested in achieving world class manufacturing ohno compared just-in-time to an american supermarket because the supermarket has the following characteristics · a consumer gets what is needed · when it is needed · in the amount needed a manufacturing plant should according to ohno function in the same manner rather than having large amounts of excess inventory a just-in-time plant produces only the current amount needed ohno gives you useful insights into using toyota s methodology in other plants the text is an excellent place to start for any company interested in developing a waste-free manufacturing system ohno actually created toyota s jit production system thus maki
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lean office lean service coming in june 2008 lean connections making information flow efficiently and effectively chris harris and rick harris efficient production is based on timely replenishment therefore dependable information flow is an absolute prerequisite to the successful implementation of lean production principles but while most manufacturing managers understand how to make materials and manpower flow the flow of information tends to be much more underdeveloped lean connections making information flow efficiently and effectively starts by detailing information flow from the end customer through materials control to the production floor next it explains how to make information flow on the production floor at the operator team and value stream level from there the authors proceed to show how to make information flow from the production floor through the extended value stream this book · explains the role of information flow in lean production · demonstrates successful informat
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lean healthcare coming in july 2008 lean hospitals improving quality patient safety and employee satisfaction mark graban drawing on his years in manufacturing mark graban explains why and how lean implementation can be used to cut through the morass of inefficiency that has become typical of hospitals pointing out how human dynamics in a hospital are similar to those in a factory graban separates those issues that can be addressed with lean from those that can t and then explains how lean manufacturing staples such as kanban value stream and 5s can be practiced in ways that will result in more time treating patients and less time on operational delays intended as a guide for hospital administrators the book elaborates the steps they can take to begin the process of lean implementation isbn 978-142008-380-4 2008 250 pages soft cover cat pp3805 $45.00 us £23.99 uk coming in august 2008 consumer directed health care a 360 degree view kim slocum with three decades of experience in a
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mistake proofing poka-yoke zero quality control source inspection and the poka-yoke system shigeo shingo a combination of source-inspection and mistake-proofing devices is the only method to get you to zero defects shigeo shingo shows you how this proven system for reducing errors to zero turns out the highest quality products in the shortest period of time this book provides 112 specific examples of poka-yoke devices on the shop floor most of them costing less than $100 to implement isbn 978-091529907-2 1986 328 pages 183 iilustrations index hard cover cat pp9907 $80.00 us £42.99 uk poka-yoke improving product quality by preventing defects nikkan kogyo shimbun ltd and factory magazine eds if your goal is zero defects here is the book for you a completely illustrated guide to poka-yoke mistakeproofing for supervisors and shop floor workers poka-yoke ideas result in better product quality and greater participation by workers in efforts to improve processes products and the co
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supply chain/kanban lean supply chain management a handbook for strategic procurement jeffrey p wincel lean supply chain management provides procurement and supplier development professionals with a powerful and profitable method for strategic procurement unlike other strategic procurement guides lean supply chain management considers an organization s business condition as a contributing factor in the development of a procurement strategy that is rather than taking a one-size fits all approach the author s more individualized approach illustrates techniques specific to organizations operating in a standard environment or crisis environment in addition lean supply chain management is the only book that incorporates lean methodology as the key factor in its supply chain strategies lean supply chain management provides purchasers and supplier development professionals with the tools needed to transform procurement from a mere cost center to a profit generator lean supply chain
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tpm/autonomous maintenance autonomous maintenance for operators edited by the japan institute of plant maintenance autonomous maintenance is a team-based approach to maintenance activities rather than having repair technicians work on the equipment after it breaks down autonomous maintenance is a prevention method that is performed by operators because they work with the equipment every day operators are the ones most familiar with how a machine is functioning this empowers operators to become part of the maintenance process when they are positively and energetically involved in maintenance activities and treat the equipment as their own tpm leads to soaring productivity this book provides operators supervisors team leaders and tpm coordinators with useful guidance for introducing autonomous maintenance readers will learn · four skills they can develop to keep equipment running smoothly · how to inspect for problems as they clean equipment · ideas for containing debris that could damag
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product development quality function deployment integrating customer requirements into product design yoji akao ed beginning with customer demands and feeding all the way back to the design stage quality function deployment bypasses no area of the company this book will help you focus on customer needs and expectations and deploy them through product design parts selection and process design quality function deployment qfd is a method for satisfying customers by translating their demands into design targets and quality assurance points for a thorough how-to on the implementation of qfd we went directly to the source yoji akao the creator of qfd and one of the foremost leaders of the japanese total quality control movement in this unprecedented book he explains the concepts and methods of this remarkable systems engineering approach including case studies detailed charts and over 100 diagrams this book is a complete reference tool for qfd implementation isbn 978-156327313-1 1990 38
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leadership/strategy assessment quick response manufacturing a companywide approach to reducing lead times rajan suri now you can discover what other top companies already know quick response manufacturing is a speed-based strategy that works essentially qrm stems from a single principle reducing lead times but here s the key difference that successfully sets qrm apart from other time-based programs quick response manufacturing is an approach for the entire organization from the shop floor to the office from purchasing to sales in order to truly succeed with speed-based competition you must change the management mindset and reduce lead times throughout your entire organization quick response manufacturing is a broad and powerful corporate strategy that holds tremendous benefits for your entire organization isbn 978-156327201-1 1998 544 pages 120 tables and figures hard cover cat pp7201 $55.00 us £28.99 uk six sigma fundamentals a complete guide to the system methods and tools de
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other books by productivity press the eaton lean system an interactive introduction to lean manufacturing principles the eaton corporation and the productivity press development team do you need a complete package to help you introduce lean teaming up with the eaton corporation productivity press is proud to bring you a comprehensive introduction to lean the eaton lean systemtm here s a unique training package with all the features you ve been asking for integrating the latest in interactivity with informative and powerful video presentations this innovative software involves the user at every level making the fundamental concepts of lean accessible interesting and fun see our seven topic-focused cds let you tackle lean subjects in the order you choose you ll video preview get short lessons in each subject before watching examples and completing tasks policy on page 55 that clarify the concept problems and interactive models are made fun with clickable tools one example features a desk
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