Lean Manufacturing: A Plant Floor Guide / Edition 1

by John Allen, David Stewart, Charles Robinson

Overview

This book takes readers on a comprehensive, "street-level" journey through the entire lean implementation process. It is an easy-to-digest reference of lean fundamentals and processes that are mission-critical to a successful lean transformation in any plant. The information in this book can be readily put to use on the plant floor. Specific chapters on mapping the value stream, policy deployment, the five-phase implementation process, and problem-solving crystallize concepts with a pragmatic approach. In addition, the brownfield implementation chapter is a must-read for anyone contemplating a lean changeover from traditional mass production.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872635258
Publisher:	Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Publication date:	01/28/2001
Edition description:	SOCIETY FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERI
Pages:	495
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

Editorial Reviews

This guide to implementing lean manufacturing methods outlines the necessary elements, articulates the rationale behind the initiative, and provides an overview of the process. The book offers advice on identifying the causes of waste, profiling the business' needs, mapping the value stream, crafting policies, problem solving, and applying lean tools. A five-phase framework for implementation is explained one step at a time. The authors are consultants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)