Book description
Originally developed at Toyota, the approach to manufacturing known as Kanban has helped revolutionize how corporations and suppliers achieve maximum efficiency in getting products to and from the assembly line. When implemented properly, the Kanban technique minimizes waste, avoids overproduction, and ensures quick response to changes and problems. Kanban Made Simple is the first simple ‘how-to’ guide for incorporating the just-in-time ingenuity of the Kanban system into any manufacturing environment. From the Japanese word for “visual record,” the technique dictates that suppliers deliver parts to the warehouse only as they are needed, reducing storage in the production area. Using before-and-after case studies, this easy-to-follow guide contains information on establishing project goals, forming a Kanban team, and designing the process. Kanban Made Simple helps readers decide if Kanban is right for their organization, then teaches them how to train personnel and administer the program. A ready-to-use CD-ROM, included with the book, guides the Kanban team through the entire implementation process.Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 - Introduction to Kanban
- Chapter 2 - Forming your Kanban Team
- Chapter 3 - Conduct Data Collection
- Chapter 4 - Size the Kanban
- Chapter 5 - Developing a Kanban Design
- Chapter 6 - Training
- Chapter 7 - Initial Startup and Common Pitfalls
- Chapter 8 - Auditing the Kanban
- Chapter 9 - Improving the Kanban
- Chapter 10 - Conclusion
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Appendixes
- Appendix A - MRP vs. Kanban
- Appendix B - Kanban Supermarkets
- Appendix C - Two-Bin Kanban Systems
- Appendix D - Organizational Changes Required for Kanban
- Appendix E - EOQ vs. Kanban
- Appendix F - Implementation in Large Plants
- Appendix G - Intra-Cell Kanban
- Appendix H - Case Study 1: Motor Plant—Casting Kanban
- Appendix I - Case Study 2: Rubber Extrusion Plant
- Appendix J - Acronyms
- Index
- About the Authors
Product information
- Title: Kanban Made Simple
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2003
- Publisher(s): AMACOM
- ISBN: 9780814427118
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