kanban made simple

Demystifying and applying Toyota's legendary manufacturing process

John M. Gross, Kenneth R. McInnis

268 pages, parution le 16/05/2003

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Résumé

Originally developed at Toyota, the manufacturing process known as "kanban" has helped revolutionize how corporations and suppliers achieve maximum efficiency in getting products to and from the assembly line. Kanban adds a new dimension to just-in-time manufacturing by keeping your production line "liquid" at all times.

Kanban can be translated from the Japanese as "signboard" or "card signal," which refers to a system of visual cues in the production process. These cues ensure that parts are delivered to the manufacturing floor only as they are needed, reducing both parts storage and finished inventory in the production area. When implemented properly, the kanban technique minimizes waste, prevents overproduction, and ensures quick response to changes and problems.

Kanban Made Simple is a step-by-step guide to incorporating the ingenuity of the kanban system into any manufacturing environment. Using before-and-after case studies, this easy-to-follow guide shows you how to establish project goals, form a kanban team, and design the process from start to finish. Plus, with the free CD-ROM included with the book, you can create all the tools, forms, visuals, and documentation to make your production line a kanban success!

Contents

Introduction to Kanban
Forming Your Kanban Team
Conduct Data Collection
Size the Kanban
Developing a Kanban Design
Training
Initial Startup and Common Pitfalls
Auditing the Kanban
Improving the Kanban
Conclusion

Appendices
Index

L'auteur - John M. Gross

John M. Gross (Washington, MO) is the author of The Fundamentals of Preventive Maintenance

L'auteur - Kenneth R. McInnis

Kenneth R. McInnis (Washington, MO) has been published internationally on the subject of productivity.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Amacom
Auteur(s)	John M. Gross, Kenneth R. McInnis
Parution	16/05/2003
Nb. de pages	268
Format	16 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	560g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780814407639
ISBN13	978-0-8144-0763-9