Kanban Made Simple: Demystifying and Applying Toyota's Legendary Manufacturing Process

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AMACOM, 13.05.2003 - 256 Seiten
Kanban Made Simple is the first simple "how-to" guide for incorporating the just-in-time ingenuity of the Kanban system into any manufacturing environment. From the Japanese word for "visual record", the technique dictates that suppliers deliver parts to the warehouse only as they are needed, reducing storage in the production area. Using before-and-after case studies, this easy-to-follow guide contains information on establishing project goals, forming a Kanban team, and designing the process.
 

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Introduction to Kanban
1
Forming your Kanban Team
19
Conduct Data Collection
32
Size the Kanban
48
Developing a Kanban Design
86
Training
124
Initial Startup and Common Pitfalls
137
Auditing the Kanban
148
Improving the Kanban
158
Conclusion
178
Appendixes
181
Index
249
About the Authors
259
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Ken McInnis has held various management positions in the apparel, automotive, and food industries. He has worked in materials and logistics, in production management, and as a business unit manager. Mr. McInnis has been published internationally in various trade magazines on the subject of productivity. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business from Kansas University, and an MBA in manufacturing and operations from Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.

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