| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 255 pages) : illustrations. |
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text rdacontent |
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computer rdamedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Series |
Supply and operations management collection, 2156-8200 |
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Supply and operations management collection. 2156-8200
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-250) and index. |
| Contents |
1. A brief introduction to Lean -- Part I. Basics of Lean -- 2. The motivation for implementing Lean -- 3. A framework for applying Lean -- 4. How to map and analyze a process -- 5. The need for reduced variation in processes -- Part II. Lean tools -- 6. Simplify and streamline -- 7. Standardize -- 8. Visual systems -- 9. Mistake-proof processes and product designs -- 10. Synchronize -- 11. Collocate -- 12. Reduce changeover time -- Part III. Implementing Lean -- 13. Successful implementation of Lean -- 14. Conclusions and summary -- Part IV. Practice -- 15. Exercises -- 16. Case studies -- Appendix. The effect of variation on Kanban systems -- Notes -- References -- Index. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
This book is a concise introduction to the essential concepts and tools used in the Lean method for improving business processes. It constitutes a sufficient toolkit to enable practitioners to quickly start using Lean to improve business processes in their workplace. Alternatively, it can also serve as a textbook in undergraduate or master's programs. This book succinctly describes the benefits of Lean in manufacturing, sales, administration, distribution, health care, and other industries, as well as providing a step-by-step description of how Lean is applied. |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on April 29, 2015). |
| Subject |
Lean manufacturing.
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| Indexed Term |
continuous improvement |
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efficiency |
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lead time reduction |
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Lean |
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Lean manufacturing |
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Lean Six Sigma |
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process analysis |
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process improvement |
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process management |
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process mapping |
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value stream mapping |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781631570513 |
| ISBN |
9781631570513 paperback |
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9781631570520 (electronic bk.) |
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