AUTHOR: John Davis
FORMAT: Book
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2009
This book demonstrates how to go about sound implementation strategies and where, when, and how to apply Lean to any factory, regardless of its size or the type of products produced.
This unique resource provides a hands-on approach to implementing Lean Manufacturing, pointing out the stumbling blocks and pitfalls to avoid. The first section addresses the typicial difficulties that manufacturing operations in the United States have with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing - pointing to three basic issues which if addressed and resolved, would serve to move the process forward in a much more rapid and effective manner. The second section focuses on how to fully resolve the issues noted and details four levels of Lean Implementation and how they can be measured, in terms of progress. The third section deals with the more advanced aspects of Lean Manufacturing, including such things as how to engage administrative and supporting functions in the process (Accounting, Materials, Sales and Marketing, etc.)