Tools, Techniques And How To Use Them

This book provides the how, why, when, and what to do while implementing lean manufacturing. It encourages the appropriate use of the tools for assessment, analysis, design, and most importantly, deployment of a successful lean manufacturing program. FEATURES: - Describes a proven, applied approach to creating a lean program using the Five Primary Elements of Lean Manufacturing: organization, metrics, logistics, manufacturing flow, and process control - Provides tools and techniques that can be used in high volume/low mix or low volume/high mix product environments - Contains case studies of six different companies and includes information based on the author's 15 years of hands-on experience with implementations - Gives you a clear understanding of how the techniques work from inception of a project to application in a factory