|
Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Production engineering
|
Buy Now
Lean Production (Paperback)
Loot Price: R1,576
Discovery Miles 15 760
|
|
|
Lean Production (Paperback)
Expected to ship within 18 - 22 working days
|
The concept of lean production is not new, but the challenges of
dramatic change management often stymie business leaders trying to
put lean operations into place. 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. Contains in-depth
"insight" chapters that explore key principles of the strategy with
detailed explanations, examples, anecdotes, graphics, and comments
by business leaders experienced in each area. Addresses the use of
lean production principles and tools in service organizations and
small companies. Provides actual case histories of successful
implementation in a variety of organizations. Includes explanatory
graphics and charts, including key steps and measurements for use
in implementation. Features an extensive glossary and additional
recommended reading. What is a Lean, World-Class, Production
System? Getting Lean-the Route to World-Class Production Japanese
Roots-Toyota, Toyota, Toyota Building the Foundation-Employee
Involvement, and the Example of Boeing's 757 Airplane Productivity
Program Erecting the Roof-the Crucial Role of Leaders Promoting the
Process-the Power of the Promotion Office Japan Study Missions-the
Power of Learning and Doing Champions, Consultants, Sensei-the
Differences and Their Key Roles The Roadmap-Striving for Perfection
Through Kaizen Beyond Manufacturing-the Office and Service Industry
Wasteland Summary: The Opportunity is Yours to Choose Appendix I:
Ten Lessons for a Lean, World-Class Production System Appendix II:
Further Reading Appendix III: Glossary
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
