Cycle Time Reduction: Designing and Streamlining Work for High Performance - Hardcover

Harbour, Jerry L.

 
9780527763114: Cycle Time Reduction: Designing and Streamlining Work for High Performance

Synopsis

Addresses issues such as:

  • Eliminating process waste.
  • Making the right resources available at the right place and time.
  • Optimizing technology to improve process flow.
  • Achieving continuous flow.
  • Creating and sustaining cross-functional teams.

Cycle Time Reduction also contains a simple, actionable, tried-and-tested model for work design and streamlining Activity Based Work Design. The book includes guidelines, checklists, tools, and case studies. An action-oriented book for managers, supervisors, and team leaders charged with improving performance.

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About the Author

Jerry L. Harbour is manager of Operations Analysis for the engineering and contracting firm Mason Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc. He has extensive experience in a variety of domestic and international industrial settings in process analysis and reengineering, working in both consulting and training capacities. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Behavioral Studies from Oklahoma State University.

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