This is the Fifth Edition of what has become a standard bestselling text on the tools, systems, and principles of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Operations. The Lean Toolbox covers Lean Philosophy, The Science of Lean, Improvement, Change, Strategy, Flow, Mapping, Scheduling, Layout, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, Lean Accounting, and Lean beyond the factory floor. It is aimed at managers and practitioners. Previous editions were known for their concise style and wide coverage. Over 110,000 copies of the previous editions were sold. The last edition was recommended by APICS for their International CPIM (Certified in Production and Operations Management) examinations. The book is prescribed by several universities in UK, USA, Denmark. The 4th edition remained on Amazon.co.uk's top 10 on manufacturing for 5 years. This is a complete revision and update including 40 additional pages.
This extensively revised edition features sections on the philosophy of Lean, value and waste, transformation frameworks, deployment, and other relevant topics.
Lean Six SIGMA and Minitab: The Complete Toolbox Guide for Business Improvement
Presents a set of core tools for Lean service operations with particular attention given to mapping tools in service.
Like the past four, the fifth edition of the Lean Lexicon incorporates terms and improvement ideas from our customers. We continue to welcome suggestions from the growing lean community in its traditional industries and beyond.
The book is a companion volume to The Lean Toolbox which focused on operational tools and techniques whereas this book is focused on the essential human aspects of Lean transformation.
The Lean Toolbox
Lean Toolbox
... Process Mapping : Integrating Systems for Compliance and Business Excellence Charles G. Cobb Root Cause Analysis : Simplified Tools and Techniques , Second Edition Bjørn Andersen and Tom Fagerhaug The Certified Quality Process Analyst ...
It told the story of how American, European, and Japanese firms applied a simple set of principles called 'lean thinking' to survive the recession of 1991 and grow steadily in sales and profits through 1996.
The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides: Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts Detailed explanations of each tool to ...