Lean Manufacturing: A Plant Floor Guide
Lean Manufacturing: A Plant Floor Guide by David Stewart, published by American Technical Publishers on September 7, 2001, is a comprehensive resource designed for those interested in the practical aspects of lean manufacturing. This 528-page guide, written by the consulting firm Total Systems Development, Inc., presents a thorough inventory of the essential elements required for successful lean implementation. It offers an overview and rationale for lean initiatives, serving as an accessible reference for various aspects of lean that may not be widely known.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of lean implementation, including discussions on the seven wastes, flow processes, and the development of a business case. The book provides practical insights into using lean tools and applying knowledge in both greenfield and brownfield sites. Specific chapters focus on mapping the value stream, policy deployment, and a five-phase implementation process, while a dedicated chapter on brownfield implementation offers critical guidance. This edition serves as a valuable toolbox for those looking to enhance their understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles on the plant floor.
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Written by the prominent consulting firm, Total Systems Development, Inc. (TSD), Lean Manufacturing: A Plant Floor Guide is a complete inventory of the elements needed for successful implementation. It provides an overview and a specific rationale for your initiative. It is an easy-to-digest reference to aspects of lean that you may not have known about. It’s a virtual toolbox of information that can be readily put to use on the plant floor.
Internationally renowned editors John Allen, Charles Robinson, and David Stewart take readers on a comprehensive, ‘street-level’ journey through lean implementation, from the seven wastes and flow processes to developing a business case, using lean tools, and applying readers’ newfound knowledge at greenfield and brownfield sites. Specific chapters on mapping the value stream, policy deployment, the five-phase implementation process, and problem-solving crystallize concepts with a pragmatic treatment. In addition, the brownfield implementation chapter is a must.
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