Kaizen assembly : designing, constructing, and managing a lean assembly line /

It is easy to learn the philosophy and the concepts of kaizen. It is quite another challenge to translate the philosophy into action. While most books expound on the underlying principles and theory, Kaizen Assembly: Designing, Constructing, and Managing a Lean Assembly Line takes you step-by-step t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ortiz, Chris A. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Taylor & Francis, 2006.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; About the Author; Introduction; Contents; Chapter 1. Commitment to Change; Chapter 2. The Company Kaizen Program; Chapter 3. The Basics; Chapter 4. The Strategic Purpose; Chapter 5. Four Weeks to Go; Chapter 6. Waste Analysis; Chapter 7. Two Weeks to Go; Chapter 8. One Week to Go; Chapter 9. Day One; Chapter 10. Day Two and Day Three; Chapter 11. Day Four; Chapter 12. The Final Day; Chapter 13. Training and Accountability; Chapter 14. Moving Forward; Chapter 15. Coin Dispenser Manufacturer Success Story; Final Thoughts; Glossary; Index