Kanban Made Simple: Demystifying and Applying Toyota's Legendary Manufacturing Process
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Book Description
Originally developed at Toyota, the approach to manufacturing known as Kanban has helped revolutionize how corporations and suppliers achieve maximum efficiency in getting products to and from the assembly line. When implemented properly, the Kanban technique minimizes waste, avoids overproduction, and ensures quick response to changes and problems.
Kanban Made Simple is the first simple 'how-to' guide for incorporating the just-in-time ingenuity of the Kanban system into any manufacturing environment. From the Japanese word for "visual record," the technique dictates that suppliers deliver parts to the warehouse only as they are needed, reducing storage in the production area. Using before-and-after case studies, this easy-to-follow guide contains information on establishing project goals, forming a Kanban team, and designing the process. Kanban Made Simple helps readers decide if Kanban is right for their organization, then teaches them how to train personnel and administer the program. A ready-to-use CD-ROM, included with the book, guides the Kanban team through the entire implementation process.
Book Info
Easy-to-follow guide to using kanban in any manufacturing environment. Explains the theory, how to decide if the process is right for a particular plant, how to form kanban teams, and how to administer the entire program for maximum results. CD-ROM features tools, forms, and assessment instruments to help in designing and creating a custom-fit kanban system.
Kanban Made Simple: Demystifying and Applying Toyota's Legendary Manufacturing Process
Kanban Made Simple: Demystifying and Applying Toyota's Legendary Manufacturing Process,John M. Gross,Kenneth R. McInnis,American Management Association,0814407633,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Corporate & Business History - General,Corporate & Business History - Strategies,Factory management,Industries - Automobile Industry,Just-in-time systems,Leadership,Production control
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