Lean Manufacturing in the Developing World


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This book presents some definitions and concepts applied in Latin America on lean manufacturing (LM), the LM tools most widely used and human and cultural aspects that most matter in this field. The book contains a total of 14 tools used and reported by authors from different countries in Latin America, with definition, timeline with related research, benefits that have been reported in literature and case studies implemented in Latin American companies. Finally, the book presents a list of softwares available to facilitate the tools' implementation, monitoring and improvement.




Lean Manufacturing


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Typically understood and/or accepted as the general path of implementation it took. It contains a list of important 'Key Reflections' at the end of each chapter







Lean Manufacturing


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Lean manufacturing is a process used in production to maximize efficiency and minimize waste by considering sustainability and the environment. This book presents a comprehensive overview of lean manufacturing in various enterprises, including manufacturing, construction, and the fabric and textile industry, among others. Chapters cover such topics as barriers to lean manufacturing, enterprise modeling, lean practices and circular economies, and more.




Transforming Automobile Assembly


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For the world's leading car-makers, the early 1990s brought radical changes. The reports published by MIT shocked management in European and American industries. Former major companies had to face consequences no one had expected. The assembly-lines were reorganized in order to achieve higher quality at lower costs. Five years after the MIT report, this book poses the question: What are the results of this revolution in work organization? Scientists and practitioners, many of them involved in earlier reports, evaluate the changes to the automotive industry in Europe and Japan. An insight into recent concepts in automation and the organization of production.




Machine that Changed the World


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Draws conclusions for the future of the industry in the USA.




Lean Manufacturing Implementation Barriers In Indian SMEs


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Since the industrial revolution companies have been trying to come up with strategies to constantly improve the efficiency & quality of their operations and at the same time reduce expenditure and lead time. This planning and strategies have eventually developed into a management philosophy known as Lean Manufacturing Techniques. Lean Manufacturing Techniques (LMTs) is a set of tools and strategies which help the industry to first identify the different wastes or not- valuable assets in the industries & then provides a solution to minimize or completely rectify them. It pushes the industries to consistently analyze their bottlenecks and work towards rectifying them, thus resulting in continuous growth in productivity. LMTs were founded on the success of the Toyota Production System & has now become a benchmark for manufacturing companies developed as well as developing nations. Factors like Globalisation, Economic Development & Sustainable Development has further elevated the importance of Lean Manufacturing Techniques across the globe. Under such tremendous competition, India faces its own unique plethora of challenges.




Managerial Perspective to Operational Excellence


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In the current age of manufacturing revival in the U.S. and other developed countries, companies are looking for ways to maintain or gain advantage over competitors from low-cost countries. This book presents a firsthand account of actual projects in three different industries to help leaders and middle managers structure their own turnaround or improvement projects. The book uses a case-based approach for Lean implementation and presents a summary of lessons learned and insights on change management. It includes examples of Robotic Process Automation concepts used in manufacturing and offers several examples of analytical tools used to solve operations management problems. The first-person, story-based approach makes this book an engaging read for operations leaders and middle management in the areas of quality management, engineering management, business management, and manufacturing, as well as postgraduate students.




Lean and Green Manufacturing


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This book provides a stage-by-stage integration of lean and green manufacturing paradigms to achieve environmental and economic benefits. The book includes chapters on conceptual development for incorporating the lean and green paradigm, and methods, tools and techniques for developing and integrating lean manufacturing. Several case studies which demonstrate the benefits of integrating lean and green manufacturing techniques are also covered here. The contents of this book are expected to support researchers and practitioners in the implementation of integrated lean and green manufacturing technologies.