{"product_id":"improving-production-with-lean-thinking-isbn-9780471754862","title":"Improving Production with Lean Thinking","description":"Unique coverage of manufacturing management techniques--complete with cases and real-world examples.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Improving Production with Lean Thinking picks up where other references on production processes leave off. It is increasingly important to integrate and systematize lean thinking throughout production\/manufacturing and the supply chain because the market is becoming more competitive, products are becoming more complex, and product life is getting shorter and shorter. With a practical focus, this book encompasses the science and analytical background for improving manufacturing, control, and design. It covers specific methodologies and tools for:\u003cbr\u003e * Material flow and facilities layout, including a six step layout design process\u003cbr\u003e * The design of cellular layouts\u003cbr\u003e * Analyzing and improving equipment efficiency, including Poka-Yoke, motion study, maintenance, SMED, and more\u003cbr\u003e * Environmental improvements, including 5S implementation \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With real-life case studies of successful European and American approaches to lean manufacturing, this reference is ideal for engineers, managers, and researchers in manufacturing and production facilities as well as students. It bridges the gap between production\/manufacturing and supply chain techniques and provides a detailed roadmap to improved factory performance.  Preface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Continuous improvement tools.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprovement philosophies and methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust-in-time (JIT).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Keys to workplace improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and prioritizing the improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook Structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Material flow and facilities layout.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns and reasons for a need to change the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical Bases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne-piece flow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain types of industrial companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristic of the traditional layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout design methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1. Formulate the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2. Analysis of the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3. Search for alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4. Choose the right solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5. Specification of the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6. Design cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for layout study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuther's 8 factors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvised Bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Material flow and design of cellular layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical basis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMass production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlow or assembly lines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCell layout design justification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic cells design nomenclature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCell design methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCell design tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine Balancing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveling production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultifunctional workers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkforce optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Equipment Efficiency: Quality and Poka-Yoke.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical Bases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection and SQC (Statistical Quality Control).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom SQC to Zero defects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoka-Yoke design methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoka-Yoke examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Equipment Efficiency: Performance and Motion study.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical Bases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion economy principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion study tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5W2H and 5-Why methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorker-machine diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachine-worker ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachine-machine diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Equipment Efficiency: Availability, performance and maintenance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical Bases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance program implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrective maintenance implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventive maintenance implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutonomous maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTPM - Total Productive Maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRCM - Reliability Centered Maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFMEA for equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP-M Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. Equipment Efficiency: Availability, quality and SMED.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical Bases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic steps in a set-up process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional strategies to improve the set-up process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSMED methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 1. Separating internal and external set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 2. Converting internal set-up to external set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 3. Streamlining all aspects of the set-up process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSMED tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst stage tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond stage tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird stage tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZero changeover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSMED effects and benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasier set-up process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-hand stock production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace tasks simplification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProductivity and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. Environment Improvements and The 5S.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5S implementation methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon steps in the five pillars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst pillar: Sort.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond pillar: Set in order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird pillar: Shine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFourth pillar: Standardize.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFifth pillar: Sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementation of the 5S in offices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5S apply to computers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5S tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed-tagging strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSign strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventive order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventive shine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromotion tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5S Benefits and effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. Other improvement keys.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman resources related keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRationalizing the system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprovement team activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpowering workers to make improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEfficient materials use related keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping your suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConserving energy and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual control related keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKanban.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology related keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJidoka.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing information systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading technology and site technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Readings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Numeric problems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous improvement tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilities Layout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellular Layout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachine-Machine diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e \"…dedicated towards the Japanese management and production techniques ‘Lean Management\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the Operational Research Society\u003c\/i\u003e, (2007) 58)   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAVIER SANTOS\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJOSE M. TORRES\u003c\/b\u003e are professors in the Department of Engineering at the University of Navarra Technological Campus in San Sebastian, Spain.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICHARD A. WYSK,\u003c\/b\u003e PHD is the Leonhard Chair in Engineering in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He is the coauthor of the best selling college textbook \u003ci\u003eComputer-Aided Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE COVERAGE OF MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES—COMPLETE WITH CASES AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImproving Production with Lean Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e picks up where other references on production processes leave off. It is increasingly important to integrate and systematize lean thinking throughout production\/manufacturing and the supply chain because the market is becoming more competitive, products are becoming more complex, and product life is getting shorter and shorter. With a practical focus, this book encompasses the science and analytical background for improving manufacturing, control, and design. It covers specific methodologies and tools for:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial flow and facilities layout, including a six step layout design process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe design of cellular layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzing and improving equipment efficiency, including Poka-Yoke, motion study, maintenance, SMED, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental improvements, including 5S implementation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith real-life case studies of successful European and American approaches to lean manufacturing, this reference is ideal for engineers, managers, and researchers in manufacturing and production facilities as well as students. 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