This book provides a method to help organizations engage associates and help them become Lean experts in specific areas, including standardized work, value stream mapping, and TPM. By implementing the Lean Discipline Expert process, companies not only show that they believe their associates are their greatest assets, but they are creating an army of Lean resources within their organization. The book’s main focus is to provide a method with defined steps for the development of Lean-minded people working towards the achievement of "expert status" in their specific discipline.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction to the Lean Discipline Expert Process
Chapter 2 : Selecting Lean Discipline Expert Candidates
Chapter 3 : LDE Checklist, Status Look-Across Chart, Facilitation Feedback Form, and Recognition
Chapter 4 : LDE 5s/Visual Management
Chapter 5 : LDE Value Stream Mapping
Chapter 6 : LDE Standard Work (Cyclical and Noncyclical)
Chapter 7 : LDE Total Productive Maintenance
Chapter 8 : LDE Quick Changeover/SMED
Chapter 9 : Error Detection/Proofing
Chapter 10 : LDE Process Problem Solving
Chapter 11 : LDE Material Management
Chapter 12 : LDE Continuous Improvement
Chapter 13 : The Lean Library
Chapter 14 : Support Tools for the Visual Factory
Chapter 15 : Summary
Appendix : Acronyms
Index
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