Editorial Reviews
Dan Guenther, Director of Research, International Learning Systems, Inc
"At a time when many companies are searching for ways to deal with the complex issues of cycle time reduction, this book fills a key void. We have found Dr. Harbour's book to be most helpful. We recommend this book for anyone who believes that cycle time reduction is a crucial management imperative."
Book Description
The need for economies of speed is rapidly reshaping how we work. Speed is the new competitive dimension. Cycle Time Reduction gives organizations in all sectors and industries practical help by addressing the real issues that challenge managers and others daily, such as:
Eliminating process waste.
Making the right resources available at the right place and right time.
Optimizing technology to improve process flow.
Achieving continuous flow.
Creating and sustaining cross-functional work teams.
Cycle Time Reduction also contains a simple, actionable, tried-and-tested model for work design and streamlining Activity Based Work Design.The book includes guidelines, checklists, tools, and case studies.
Up-to-date, understandable, and action-oriented, this is a book for doers-managers, supervisors, and team leaders charged with improving performance.
Cycle Time Reduction: Designing and Streamlining Work for High Performance (Productivity's Shopfloor)
Cycle Time Reduction: Designing and Streamlining Work for High Performance (Productivity's Shopfloor),Jerry L. Harbour,Quality Resources.,052776311X,Business & Economics,Business/Economics,Economics - General,General,Management - General,Manufacturing resource plannin,Manufacturing resource planning,Production Engineering,Production planning,Quality Control,Reference,Time management
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