Lean Production
| AUTHOR | Black, John |
| PUBLISHER | Industrial Press (07/31/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The concept of lean production is not new, but the challenges of dramatic change management often stymie business leaders trying to put lean operations into place. This newly-revised and greatly expanded volume aims to provide a readable, real-world roadmap for putting into place the indispensable strategy and tactics managers need to make lean work and move their organizations - whether manufacturing or service-based - toward a world-class production system. Drawing upon decades of experience in the front lines of lean production and organizational transformation, the author provides cases, anecdotes, examples, rationales and concrete tools to help business leaders stop talking about lean production and actually make progress toward achieving it. It's the perfect resource for leaders at all levels who are interested in improving their competitiveness, building more successful operations, and moving toward world-class performance in customer satisfaction, profitability, and employee satisfaction.
Features
Features
- Contains in-depth "insight" chapters that explore key principles of the strategy with detailed explanations, examples, anecdotes, graphics, and comments by business leaders experienced in each area.
- Addresses the use of lean production principles and tools in service organizations and small companies.
- Provides actual case histories of successful implementation in a variety of organizations.
- Includes explanatory graphics and charts, including key steps and measurements for use in implementation.
- Features an extensive glossary and additional recommended reading.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780831133511
ISBN-10:
0831133511
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
210
Carton Quantity:
34
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 0.70 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Machinery
Technology & Engineering | Management - General
Technology & Engineering | Production & Operations Management
Dewey Decimal:
658.5
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008010927
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Addressing the use of lean production principles and tools in service organizations and small companies, this text contains in-depth "insight" chapters that explore key principles of the strategy with detailed explanations, examples, and comments by experienced business leaders.
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The concept of lean production is not new, but the challenges of dramatic change management often stymie business leaders trying to put lean operations into place. This newly-revised and greatly expanded volume aims to provide a readable, real-world roadmap for putting into place the indispensable strategy and tactics managers need to make lean work and move their organizations - whether manufacturing or service-based - toward a world-class production system. Drawing upon decades of experience in the front lines of lean production and organizational transformation, the author provides cases, anecdotes, examples, rationales and concrete tools to help business leaders stop talking about lean production and actually make progress toward achieving it. It's the perfect resource for leaders at all levels who are interested in improving their competitiveness, building more successful operations, and moving toward world-class performance in customer satisfaction, profitability, and employee satisfaction.
Features
Features
- Contains in-depth "insight" chapters that explore key principles of the strategy with detailed explanations, examples, anecdotes, graphics, and comments by business leaders experienced in each area.
- Addresses the use of lean production principles and tools in service organizations and small companies.
- Provides actual case histories of successful implementation in a variety of organizations.
- Includes explanatory graphics and charts, including key steps and measurements for use in implementation.
- Features an extensive glossary and additional recommended reading.
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Author:
Black, John
John Black is Associate Librarian, University of Guelph, and also holds an appointment as an Associate Professor of Political Studies. His fields of interest are information and communication technologies, and in addition to lecturing in that field he is the author of a book on propaganda and several articles on international communications and library information systems. An earlier interest was photography and he has been a photographer/reporter with several Ontario newspapers.
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