Improving business performance with Lean /
Bradley, James R.
Improving business performance with Lean / James R. Bradley. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (xii, 255 pages) : illustrations. - Supply and operations management collection, 2156-8200 . - Supply and operations management collection. .
1. A brief introduction to Lean -- Part I. Basics of Lean -- 2. The motivation for implementing Lean -- 3. A framework for applying Lean -- 4. How to map and analyze a process -- 5. The need for reduced variation in processes -- Part II. Lean tools -- 6. Simplify and streamline -- 7. Standardize -- 8. Visual systems -- 9. Mistake-proof processes and product designs -- 10. Synchronize -- 11. Collocate -- 12. Reduce changeover time -- Part III. Implementing Lean -- 13. Successful implementation of Lean -- 14. Conclusions and summary -- Part IV. Practice -- 15. Exercises -- 16. Case studies -- Appendix. The effect of variation on Kanban systems -- Notes -- References -- Index.
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This book is a concise introduction to the essential concepts and tools used in the Lean method for improving business processes. It constitutes a sufficient toolkit to enable practitioners to quickly start using Lean to improve business processes in their workplace. Alternatively, it can also serve as a textbook in undergraduate or master's programs. This book succinctly describes the benefits of Lean in manufacturing, sales, administration, distribution, health care, and other industries, as well as providing a step-by-step description of how Lean is applied.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
9781631570520
Lean manufacturing.
continuous improvement efficiency lead time reduction Lean Lean manufacturing Lean Six Sigma process analysis process improvement process management process mapping value stream mapping
[genre]
TS155
Improving business performance with Lean / James R. Bradley. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (xii, 255 pages) : illustrations. - Supply and operations management collection, 2156-8200 . - Supply and operations management collection. .
1. A brief introduction to Lean -- Part I. Basics of Lean -- 2. The motivation for implementing Lean -- 3. A framework for applying Lean -- 4. How to map and analyze a process -- 5. The need for reduced variation in processes -- Part II. Lean tools -- 6. Simplify and streamline -- 7. Standardize -- 8. Visual systems -- 9. Mistake-proof processes and product designs -- 10. Synchronize -- 11. Collocate -- 12. Reduce changeover time -- Part III. Implementing Lean -- 13. Successful implementation of Lean -- 14. Conclusions and summary -- Part IV. Practice -- 15. Exercises -- 16. Case studies -- Appendix. The effect of variation on Kanban systems -- Notes -- References -- Index.
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
This book is a concise introduction to the essential concepts and tools used in the Lean method for improving business processes. It constitutes a sufficient toolkit to enable practitioners to quickly start using Lean to improve business processes in their workplace. Alternatively, it can also serve as a textbook in undergraduate or master's programs. This book succinctly describes the benefits of Lean in manufacturing, sales, administration, distribution, health care, and other industries, as well as providing a step-by-step description of how Lean is applied.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
9781631570520
Lean manufacturing.
continuous improvement efficiency lead time reduction Lean Lean manufacturing Lean Six Sigma process analysis process improvement process management process mapping value stream mapping
[genre]
TS155