In a world where customer demand is rewriting the rules of manufacturing success, yesterday's best practices may actually hinder companies more than help them. The Quantum Leap: Next Generation documents the forces shaping today's demad-driven markets and equips organizations with the knowledge and insight to navigate the transition to Demand Flow Technology (DFT) - a unique combination of innovative management philosophy, revolutionary manufacturing practices, and flexible employees.
The first edition of The Quantum Leap - and its French, German, Italian and Spanish translations - played a key role in some of the most dramatic manufacturing success stories of the past decade. This update of John R. Costanza’s original worldwide bestseller examines the impact and implications of recent industry trends, new technologies, and emerging business practices on manufacturing practices. But the focus remains the same: how to build sustainable competitive advantage by responding to customer demand in real time, every day. To remain competitive in today’s dynamic global economy, companies must become demand-driven. This comprehensive desk reference provides a proven mathematically based roadmap for implementing DFT.
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgment
Message From Dean Gilliam
About JCIT International
Chapter 1 : A Global Perspective
Chapter 2 : A View to Manufacturing
Chapter 3 : Strategy and Technology for World-Class Success
Chapter 4 : Flow Technology for world-Class Manufacturing
Chapter 5 : Customer Responsiveness and Linear Planning
Chapter 6 : Kanban Pull and Backflush Techniques
Chapter 7 : Group Technology and Machine Cells
Chapter 8 : Product Design for Demand Flow Manufacturing
Chapter 9 : DFT Procurement Forecasting & Quality Source Management
Chapter 10 : Total Employee Involvement
Chapter 11 : Total Quality Control
Chapter 12 : Demand Flow
Chapter 13 : Achieving A Commitment to World-Class Excellence
Chapter 14 : The Role of Information Systems in DFT
Chapter 15 : Embracing the Strategy and Implementing the Technology
Appendix A : Further Reading
Appendix B : Useful Websites
Appendix C : Manufacturing Organizations
Appendix D : Glossary of Lean and Flow Manufacturing Terms
Index
