Cycle Time Reduction: Designing and Streamlining Work for High Performance

Harbour, Jerry L.

ISBN 10: 052776311X / ISBN 13: 9780527763114

Published by Quality Resources (edition 1), 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cycle Time Reduction: Designing and Streamlining Work for High Performance
• Publisher: Quality Resources (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052776311X
• ISBN 13: 9780527763114
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

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.

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.