Based on his extensive experience Sandras reveals a complete procedure for successfully managing all of the challenges and possible obstacles in an actual implementation. Organizing the implementation team, developing a working Kanban system, restructuring the shop floor, creating efficient connections between suppliers and customers, measuring performance and integrating JIT with TQM are among the issues discussed.
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. : Introducing High-Velocity Performance
Chapter 2. : Organizing the Implementation Team
Chapter 3. : Understanding Kanban
Chapter 4. : Restructuring the Shop Setups
Chapter 5. : Reducing and Avoiding Setups
Chapter 6. : Simplifying Planning
Chapter 7. : Linking to Suppliers and Customers (Purchasing, Design, Marketing, Logistics)
Chapter 8. : Challenging Accounting
Chapter 9. : Realigning Systems and Procedures
Chapter 10. : Developing the Thinking Worker
Chapter 11. : Solving Problems Using Total Quality Control
Chapter 12. : Measuring Performance
Chapter 13. : Painting the Vision
Chapter 14. : Taking the Next Step
Appendix A : Kanban Cards and Calculations
Appendix B : Problem-Solving Storyboard
Appendix C : JIT/TQC Implementation Checklist
Appendix D : JIT/TQC Proven Path Detailed Implementation Plan
Appendix E : Sources for Additional Information
Index