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Book Synopsis20 Keys has helped many manufacturing companies integrate the top manufacturing improvement methods into a coordinated system for drastic and continual improvement in involvement, quality, and productivity. This program provides the strategies necessary to achieve ambitious goals through a five-level scoring system.
The revised edition is improved with upgraded criteria for the five-level scoring system to guide your company to world-class status. New material and updated layout make implementation even easier. Two valuable case studies demonstrate effective use by both a Japanese company and an American manufacturer.
Trade Review"This is the first work I have read that sets a structure and framework for organizations to follow if they wish to revolutionize the workplace. Kobayashi has removed the mystery of how to accomplish major improvement in a business. His insight is true genius!"
--John Sutter, VP of Manufacturing, National Rubber Company, Inc. June 2004
"An extraordinarily powerful book...pulls together all the strands of world class manufacturing into a package which is readily understandable at all levels of an organization. By using simple drawings Kobayashi truly demonstrates that 'every picture speaks a thousand words' and in the process produces a methodology which ensures that everyone will work together for the common good. Not only does it inspire; it also shows how to achieve."
--Peter D. Wickens, Centre for Achievement in Manuf. Mgmt, U. of Sunderland, June 2004
Table of ContentsPublisher's Message, Preface, Introduction, Key 1: Cleaning and Organizing, Key 2: Rationalizing the System/Management of Objectives, Key 3: Improvement Team Activities, Key 4: Reducing Inventory (Shortening Lead Times), Key 5: Quick Changeover Technology, Key 6: Manufacturing Value Analysis (Methods Improvement), Key 7: Zero Monitor Manufacturing, Key 8: Coupled Manufacturing, Key 9: Maintaining Equipment, Key 10: Time Control and Commitment, Key 11: Quality Assurance System, Key 12: Developing Your Suppliers, Key 13: Eliminating Waste (Treasure Map), Key 14: Empowering Workers to Make Improvements, Key 15: Skill Versatility and Cross-Training, Key 16: Production Scheduling, Key 17: Efficiency Control, Key 18: Using Microprocessors, Key 19: Conserving Energy and Materials, Key 20: Leading Technology and Site Technology, Postscript: Implementing the 20 Keys, Appendixes, About the Author, Index
