LEAN Manufacturing Implementation: A Complete Execution Manual for Any Size Manufacturer - Hardcover

Hobbs, Dennis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1932159142 ISBN 13: 9781932159141

Publisher: J. Ross Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

This proven, easy-to-understand "how to" manual gives you the progressive steps to factory transformation to Lean without the aid of a consultant. It provides a toolbox of techniques for problem solving, continuous improvement, and for operating a Lean manufacturing facility on a day-to-day basis after the initial line design is completed. The book also features Kanban strategies for managing inventory including Single-Card and Multiple-Card Kanban Systems.

About this title

From the Author

By now, most people interested in Lean manufacturing understand the fundamentals of Lean. The reason people can relate to the tenets of Lean is because they just make so much sense!  In fact, contrary to what some consultants will tell you, there are really no secrets to Lean. In one way or another, most of the techniques of Lean have been well known to manufacturers for years while using another name. However, a complete Lean transformation relies on all of these techniques working concurrently with one another to realize the full benefit of a Lean operating system. What has been missing is a consistent implementation methodology for making the conversion to a Lean operating system.  I wrote this book to help companies implement a Lean manufacturing system in their company without the aid of a consultant.  Now, this business model may seem like death for a Lean consultant's business. Instead, I believe the value added proposition of a consultant is not in the reading of the Japanese glossary or the extolling the benefits of Lean to you, but leveraging my experience and project management skills with Lean transformations to make your company's transformation project as efficient as possible with as little time wasted through trial and error or going down blind alleys. An experienced Lean consultant can help your company begin to enjoy the benefits of Lean months faster than your internal staff who usually have to baby step their way to implementation.

About the Author

Dennis Hobbs, CPIM, is a Principal Member of Mfg Matters, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in the training of Lean methods and performing Lean manufacturing implementations. He has over 30 years of combined line and staff experience in manufacturing, primarily in the field of production planning, inventory control, and materials management. Dennis has successfully implemented the installation of Lean manufacturing systems for numerous manufacturers around the world. Lean Manufacturing Implementation is Dennis' first book and was written to teach manufacturers how to implement the techniques of Lean manufacturing using their own internal staff.  As a professional instructor, he has trained over 2500 manufacturing professionals in Lean manufacturing techniques throughout the world, has published numerous articles, and is a sought-after speaker.

Edition details

• Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1932159142
• ISBN 13: 9781932159141
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 264