This is the true story of how, armed with only Lean improvement methodologies, a specially trained Toyota Lean expert purchased a business he knew nothing about, applied Lean techniques, and succeeded in doubling sales and increasing profitability, before he finally sold the thriving business. With humility and humor, the author recounts his successes and failures, introduces his key employees and their struggles with change, and provides motivation and simple ideas for all readers looking to improve their businesses. He captures key points highlighted in text boxes and includes illustrative photos and examples of Lean tools at work.
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Lean Manufacturing
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Toyota’s methods have rendered remarkable results in high-volume plants, but they have not been fully understood and correctly applied in high-mix, low-volume environments. While lean principles apply in such an environment, implementation methods and tools must be adapted and alternate methods embraced. Written by Greg Lane, one of the few individuals certified as a Toyota Production System Key Person, this book is specifically geared for manufacturers that have hundreds to thousands of active part numbers with few or no ongoing forecasted volumes, and for shops that build to order. It focuses on eliminating non-value-added activities and instituting improvements on repetitive jobs.
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Business & Management
Supply Chain Management
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