Passion for Manufacturing" reveals the proven principles essential for developing an integrated systems approach for winning in the tough, globally competitive business of manufacturing. The book is based on the remarkable turnaround experience and accomplishments of Richard E. (Dick) Dauch. Dauch is the no-nonsense, visionary, get-it-done executive who led Chrysler’s manufacturing revolution in the 80s, then later co-founded American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) and transformed troubled, unionized, inner-city manufacturing facilities into one of North America's top 12 automotive suppliers. In this book, Dauch shares his proven personal techniques for building teams, working effectively with unions and suppliers, implementing flexible automation/production systems, introducing Just-In-Time materials management and improving product quality. The book also gives rare insight into plant revitalizations and reorganizations, explaining the whys and hows of workplace training and skill-set development.
Reprinted with a brand new forward, "Passion for Manufacturing" is valuable reading for every manufacturing, technology and business professional.
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 : Born from Bankruptcy’s Brink
Chapter 2 : Mentors and Metrics
Chapter 3 : Making It in Management
Chapter 4 : Leadership and Motivation
Chapter 5 : Teaming with Unions and Suppliers
Chapter 6 : Our Quest for Quality
Chapter 7 : Revenge of the Plant Rats
Chapter 8 : Computer-aided Everything
Chapter 9 : Getting our Money’s Worth
Chapter 10 : Focus on Flexibility
Chapter 11 : Close Down or Come Back?
Chapter 12 : Justifying Just-In-Time
Chapter 13 : Lessons from Peers, Oceans Apart
Chapter 14 : Can Training be Taught?
Chapter 15 : Passion for Progress!
Appendix A : Chrysler Facilities
Appendix B : Glossary
Index
