This compilation of articles previously published in "Lean Manufacturing Advisor," the Productivity Press newsletter, discusses lean implementations in... Læs mere
Addressing those who track and improve the effectiveness of equipment, this text defines basic concepts and then provides a systematic explanation of how OEE should be applied to maximize a piece of equipment's productivity and recognize when its efficiency is being compromised.
Standard work is a set of work procedures that effectively combine people, materials, and machines to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety. This text discusses the characteristics of standards, key benefits and applications of standardization, documentation, and other topics.
Kaizen teian -- the Japanese-style proposal system for continuous improvement -- is the most direct and effective method for channeling employees' creative energies and hands-on insight
The hard part of implementing a lean transformation, according to most experts, is dealing with the "soft" issues, such as culture change
This resource introduces production teams and managers to basic pull production concepts, enabling them to begin understanding, planning, and implementing this lean tool.
Just-in Time for Operators presents concepts and tools. The book includes illustrations and examples to explain basic JIT concepts and some of the changes people may encounter in a JIT implementation.
More than a guide to establishing a proposal system, this volume presents methods for teaching know-how