Total Productive Maintenance

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linking hoshin kanri and Lean must address training and coaching to

develop the skills of employees at all levels of the organization.

It is critical to ensure that your strategic vision cascades down throughout

your organization into the daily activities of all employees. This clear link-

age enables an organization to move in a common direction with common

goals. When employees understand the direction of the organization, they

can make the appropriate improvements that will enable long- term success.

By using the strategic vision, an organization can employ Lean techniques

to eliminate waste and improve ow. Chapters 12–15 provid ...