Notably flexible and brief, the A3 report has proven to be a key tool In Toyota’s successful move toward organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement, especially within its engineering and R&D organizations... Zobraziť viac
The Shopfloor Series puts powerful improvement tools in the hands of an entire workforce. And now Productivity's all-time bestseller, A Revolution in Manufacturing: The SMED System, ... Zobraziť viac
An effective visual communication system can help manufacturing employees eliminate significant waste from daily tasks. From work-zone color coding to posted metrics, visual controls clarify and simplify the path to enhanced processes and profits... Zobraziť viac
With the advent of digital technologies, society is reshaping itself radically. In the last decade, digital technologies have brought fundamental changes in the industry and business environment... Zobraziť viac
In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno - inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing - shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time... Zobraziť viac
Like all Shopfloor Series books, Identifying Waste on the Shopfloorpresents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The book includes many illustrations and examples to explain basic concepts and some ... Zobraziť viac
The benefits of advanced manufacturing methods can't be realized until they're practiced consistently and proficiently by your entire workforce. Here's a simple, low-cost way to get everyone on board quickly... Zobraziť viac
If your goal is 100 percent zero defects, here is the book for you - a completely illustrated guide to poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) for supervisors and shop-floor workers... Zobraziť viac
This title is winner of the 2003 Shingo Prize! This classic, authored by the world's most famous automaker, reveals the thinking that changed the industry forever. First published in 1926 and long out of print, the book had been largely forgotten... Zobraziť viac
TPM for Every Operator covers the information that needs to be communicated to operators when facilitating a company-wide TPM initiative. It covers the main aspects of TPM, introducing frontline workers to this important ... Zobraziť viac
Equipment downtime can bring a lean manufacturing operation to a complete standstill. Total productive maintenance (TPM) is fundamental to lean implementation as machine failure at any stage of a continuous flow process will halt ,,, Zobraziť viac
Since its publication, Hiroyuki Hirano’s, 5S for Operators continues to be hugely popular, having proven its worth in one company after another. Hirano’s five pillars of the visual workplace: sort, set in order, shine, ... Zobraziť viac
Japanese manufacturers have made concepts like kaizen (continuous improvement), poka-yoke (mistake-proofing), and just-in-time famous. When the Japanese began to adopt these techniques from the Ford Motor Company during ... Zobraziť viac
Six Sigma Tool Navigator is the only lean resource that provides a complete compendium of tools for teams engaged in Six Sigma improvement activities... Zobraziť viac
Updated with new information, illustrations, and leadership tools, Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation, Second... Zobraziť viac
Healthcare leaders around the world are facing tough challenges, including the need to deliver better value for patients and payers, which means improving quality while reducing cost. It might seem impossible to do both, . Zobraziť viac
An accident has occurred on the plant floor. How does someone determine what caused it? Or what if there has been an error in the production line that has led to the company manufacturing defective products? What does the company do? ... Zobraziť viac
While it is a given that most Lean companies adopt methods to standardize cyclical activities, they often fail to apply the same rigor to noncyclical work, believing that it cannot be measured... Zobraziť viac
Toyota Production System methods have rendered remarkable results in high-volume manufacturing plants, but they have not been fully understood and correctly applied in high-mix, low-volume environments... Zobraziť viac
With clear explanations, real-world examples and updated questions and answers, the tenth edition of Environmental Chemistry emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of environmental science, technology and chemistry while... Zobraziť viac
