Title: Lean Today, Rich Tomorrow : Succeeding in Todays Globalization Chaos Author: Joe Bichai ISBN: 1482235641 / 9781482235647 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 216 Publisher: Productivity Press Year: 2015 Availability: In Stock
Description
Contents
Learn how a factory condemned to closure transformed itself into the most productive North American manufacturer in its field. Follow the actual process that turned wasteful bad habits—including piecework, batch processing, and rework—into just-in-time/Lean philosophy-driven solutions—such as one-piece flow, U-shaped cells with work teams, and productivity sharing. This hands-on implementation guide not only walks you through each step taken by the company, but also provides you with the tools you need to rally and train your workforce, even when faced with resistance.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1 : Ten Years Later Chapter 2 : Setting the Challenge Chapter 3 : Rethinking the Factory's Layout and Production Philosophy Chapter 4 : Getting the Employees Involved Chapter 5 : New Layout and Training Chapter 6 : Reviewing the Salary, Structure, and Bonus System Chapter 7 : Organizing the Work Chapter 8 : Overcoming the Obstacles Chapter 9 : Establishing a Gain-Sharing System to Stimulate Productivity Chapter 10 : Carrying Out a First Assessment and Detecting Errors along the Way Chapter 11 : Putting Kaizen into Practice in the Factory Chapter 12 : Tour of a Chinese Supplier : A Wake-Up Call Chapter 13 : End of an Era Chapter 14 : Winning Conditions for a Successful JIT Chapter 15 : Toyota's Lean Production System, Kaizen, and Related Concepts Chapter 16 : Tour of World-Class Japanese Factories Chapter 17 : Myths and Realities of Japanese Industry Workers Chapter 18 : Toyota's Troubles Chapter 19 : North American Production Returns to the Fold
Appendix : Bonus Plans and Productivity Gain-Sharing Plans
Glossary
References
Index