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When describing kanban implementation most information resources
merely reference it without explaining it in technical terms or
providing implementation details. Authors James Vatalaro and Robert
Taylor address the need for kanban implementation guidance in
"Implementing a Mixed Model Kanban System: The Lean Replenishment
Technique for Pull Production,"
"Implementing a Mixed Model Kanban System" is a comprehensive
and in-depth guide to implementing a kanban within the value
stream. Its plain-language approach provides step-by-step coverage
and guidance of the implementation, metrics, and dynamics of an
effective kanban system based on proven reliable methods honed
through years of implementation experience within manufacturing and
non-manufacturing environments. By focusing on a case study of a
manufacturing company trying to create and maintain continuous flow
in their value stream. Vatalaro and Taylor show the reader how to
construct their own kanban process, from beginning to end.
This book carefully identifies and explains each of the
components of a kanban system within the context of pull
production. The authors' common sense approach makes this book an
excellent "on the floor" resource for all levels of "lean
learners."
In addition, a CD-ROM is included, containing the spreadsheets
and forms discussed in the text.
This softbound workbook is the ideal guide for readers of Gulati's
Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, 2nd edition, as well as
for students in a classroom or seminar/workshop setting. Each
chapter provides extensive Powerpoint-style summaries of important
vocabulary and essential concepts, in a format that encourages
students to write additional notes and evaluations of the content.
Includes reviews of chapter objectives and summaries. Provides
readers with answers to the main text's assessment exercises as
well as additional questions to direct their study. Each chapter
concludes with a set of independent research questions; these
questions help readers expand their understanding of the content as
they prepare to apply best practices.
Making books by hand has never been cooler, with this inspiring
guide to 30 top bookmakers working today, plus 21 tutorials for
essential techniques to make your own books.
Crafters, artists, writers, and book lovers can't resist a
beautifully handbound book. Packed with wonderfully eclectic
examples, this book explores the intriguing creative possibilities
of bookmaking as a modern art form, including a wide range of
bindings, materials, and embellishments. Featured techniques
include everything from Coptic to concertina binding, as well as
experimental page treatments such as sumi-e ink marbling and wheat
paste. In addition to page after page of inspiration from leading
contemporary binderies, "Little Book of Bookmaking" includes a
practical section of 21 easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials.
This accessible book aims to provide undergraduate and graduate
students in textiles, clothing, fashion and design as well as
professionals with a solid understanding of the basic science and
technology of practical coloration which is essential for working
in the textile design and manufacturing industry. This easy-to-read
text contains a significant range of new material regarding
advances in colour measurement, machine design and changes to the
commercial companies involved in the production of fibers, dyes and
auxiliaries. Sections provide an overview of important topics such
as the environmental aspects, laboratory dyeing, and preparing and
finishing coloration methods. An Introduction to Textile
Coloration: Principles and Practice is designed to bridge the gap
between the many works that deal with textile coloration on a craft
level, and publications that are concerned with the more scientific
advanced concepts involved. The important aspects of textile
coloration are written and presented in a clear and coherent style
to benefit readers who may have a limited scientific background.
The content is also accompanied by full colour illustrations and a
useful glossary of terms.
When it comes to facilities planning, engineers turn to this book
to explore the most current practices. The new edition continues to
guide them through each step in the planning process. The updated
material includes more discussions on economics, the supply chain,
and ports of entry. It takes a more global perspective while
incorporating new case studies to show how the information is
applied in the field. Many of the chapters have been streamlined as
well to focus on the most relevant topics. All of this will help
engineers approach facilities planning with creativity and
precision.
Wetting and Spreading Dynamics explains how surface forces acting
at the three-phase contact line determine equilibrium, hysteresis
contact angles, and other equilibrium and kinetics features of
liquids when in contact with solids or with other immiscible
liquids. It examines the interaction of surface forces, capillary
forces, and properties of the transition zone between the bulk
liquid and solid substrate. Significantly revised and updated, the
Second Edition features new chapters that cover spreading of
non-Newtonian liquids over porous substrates, hysteresis of contact
angles on smooth homogeneous substrates, equilibrium and hysteresis
contact angles on deformable substrates, and kinetics of
simultaneous spreading and evaporation. Drawing together theory and
experimental data while presenting over 150 figures to illustrate
the concepts, Wetting and Spreading Dynamics, Second Edition is a
valuable resource written for both newcomers and experienced
researchers.
Lean manufacturing cannot happen in a factory that lacks
dependable, effective equipment. Breakdowns and processing defects
translate into excess work-in-process and finished inventory, kept
on hand "just in case." Recurring minor stoppages force employees
to watch automated equipment that should run by itself. TPM gives a
framework for addressing such problems, but many companies
implement TPM at a superficial level, and the resulting
productivity gains fall short of their potential. If your TPM
implementation has resulted in posters and logos rather than a rise
of productivity, how are you addressing this halt of progress? In
"TPM for the Lean Factory," authors Sekine and Arai teach you to
identify and attack the key equipment-related problems and
misunderstandings that make plants miss their lean manufacturing
goals.
Written for companies with a basic TPM framework already in
place, you'll learn three powerful approaches for cutting this
waste:
- The new 5Ss: focusingon standard locations and labeling through
the first 2Ss
- Instant maintenance: mastering quick repairs of minor equipment
failures
- Improved setup operations: organizing the preparation to save
time and prevent errors
Chapters on cell design, product and process quality factor
testing, and daily equipment inspection give you additional weapons
for fighting waste and low productivity. For practical application,
an implementation overview summarizes the steps for each topic,
keyed to a set of 50 adaptable worksheets and examples. A practical
and supportive resource, "TPM for the Lean Factory" extends a fresh
vision and focus to help you get top results from your TPM
efforts.
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