Author : John R. Black
Publisher : Crisp Pub Incorporated
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 37,94 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781560524878
What is a "World Class Production System"? The many lessons in this slim book form the basis of an answer to that question. John Black presents the reader with powerful JIT (Just-In-Time) concepts that can be applied to any business and how those concepts can be the basis of a change strategy for developing a World Class system for any business.
Author : Schonberger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 20,83 MB
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1471109720
In his best-selling book Japanese Manufacturing Techniques, Richard J. Schonberger revolutionized American manufacturing theory and, more important, practice. In that breakthrough book, he revealed that Japanese manufacturing excellence was not culturally bound. Offering the first demystified explanation of the simple techniques that fueled Japan's industrial success, he demonstrated how the same methods could be put to work as effectively in U.S. plants.
Author : John R. Black
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 25,2 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780831133511
"This newly-revised and greatly expanded volume aims to provide a readable, real-world roadmap for putting into place the indispensable strategy and tactics managers need to make lean work and move their organizations - whether manufacturing or service-based - toward a world-class production system. Drawing upon decades of experience in the front lines of lean production and organizational transformation, the author provides cases, anecdotes, examples, rationales, and concrete tools to help business leaders stop talking about lean production and actually make progress toward achieving it. It's the perfect resource for leaders at all levels who are interested in improving their competitiveness, building more successful operations, and moving toward world-class performance in customer satisfaction, profitability, and employee satisfaction."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Larry Rubrich
Publisher : Wcm Associates
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Production engineering
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Author : Keki R. Bhote
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814426425
This revised, expanded best-seller is a powerful new tool kit for the 21st century.
Author : National Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,95 MB
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309046785
Some 70 percent of U.S. manufacturing output currently faces direct foreign competition. While American firms understand the individual components of their manufacturing processes, they must begin to work with manufacturing systems to develop world-class capabilities. This new book identifies principles-termed foundations-that have proved effective in improving manufacturing systems. Authored by an expert panel, including manufacturing executives, the book provides recommendations for manufacturers, leading to specific action in three areas: Management philosophy and practice. Methods used to measure and predict the performance of systems. Organizational learning and improving system performance through technology. The volume includes in-depth studies of several key issues in manufacturing, including employee involvement and empowerment, using learning curves to improve quality, measuring performance against that of the competition, focusing on customer satisfaction, and factory modernization. It includes a unique paper on jazz music as a metaphor for participative manufacturing management. Executives, managers, engineers, researchers, faculty, and students will find this book an essential tool for guiding this nation's businesses toward developing more competitive manufacturing systems.
Author : Jeffrey K. Liker
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 11,30 MB
Release : 2005-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071502114
The Toyota Way Fieldbook is a companion to the international bestseller The Toyota Way. The Toyota Way Fieldbook builds on the philosophical aspects of Toyota's operating systems by detailing the concepts and providing practical examples for application that leaders need to bring Toyota's success-proven practices to life in any organization. The Toyota Way Fieldbook will help other companies learn from Toyota and develop systems that fit their unique cultures. The book begins with a review of the principles of the Toyota Way through the 4Ps model-Philosophy, Processes, People and Partners, and Problem Solving. Readers looking to learn from Toyota's lean systems will be provided with the inside knowledge they need to Define the companies purpose and develop a long-term philosophy Create value streams with connected flow, standardized work, and level production Build a culture to stop and fix problems Develop leaders who promote and support the system Find and develop exceptional people and partners Learn the meaning of true root cause problem solving Lead the change process and transform the total enterprise The depth of detail provided draws on the authors combined experience of coaching and supporting companies in lean transformation. Toyota experts at the Georgetown, Kentucky plant, formally trained David Meier in TPS. Combined with Jeff Liker's extensive study of Toyota and his insightful knowledge the authors have developed unique models and ideas to explain the true philosophies and principles of the Toyota Production System.
Author : Jeffrey K. Liker
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,85 MB
Release : 2003-12-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071435638
How to speed up business processes, improve quality, and cut costs in any industry In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. The Toyota Way is the first book for a general audience that explains the management principles and business philosophy behind Toyota's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability. Complete with profiles of organizations that have successfully adopted Toyota's principles, this book shows managers in every industry how to improve business processes by: Eliminating wasted time and resources Building quality into workplace systems Finding low-cost but reliable alternatives to expensive new technology Producing in small quantities Turning every employee into a qualitycontrol inspector
Author : Taiichi Ohno
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 25,68 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 135145367X
Si usted quiere entender como se origino el sistema de producci?n Toyota y por que tiene exito, debe leer este libro. Aqui encontrara una introducci?n avanzada del justo a tiempo. El mundo le debe mucho a Taiichi Ohno. Nos ha demostrado como fbricar con mayor eficacia, como reducir costos, como producir una mayor calidad, y a examinar atentamente como nosotros, en nuestra calidad de seres humanos, trabajamos en una fbrica. El relato que Ohno cuenta en este libro es brillante. Deberia ser leido por todos los gerentes. No es solo un relato acerca de la fabricaci?n; sino tambien sobre como dirigir exitosamente una empresa.
Author : Brian H. Maskell
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 23,96 MB
Release : 1991-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780915299997
If your company is adopting world class manufacturing techniques, you'll need new methods of performance measurement to control production variables. In practical terms, this book describes the new methods of performance measurement and how they are used in a changing environment. For manufacturing managers, as well as cost accountants, it provides the theoretical foundation for these innovative methods and is supported by extensive practical examples.
