{"product_id":"creating-mixed-model-value-streams-9781138460607","title":"Creating Mixed Model Value Streams","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessor, Kevin J. Duggan, an executive mentor and recognized authority on Lean and Operational Excellence, draws on more than 10 years of experience and learning to provide \u003cstrong\u003eCreating Mixed Model Value Streams, Second Edition. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis second edition takes a step-by-step approach to implementing Lean in complex environments and describes which Lean techniques to use when faced with difficult situationsincluding high product mix, scheduling problems, shared resources, and unstable customer demand. In addition to a new section on handling shared resources to support mixed model production, the second edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains updates to sections on mixed model value streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces new information on constructing product family matrices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands on the concept of \u003cem\u003etakt\u003c\/em\u003e in mixed models \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides additional insights on existing mixed model concepts, such as determining product f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... required reading for most firms that are serious about Lean transformation. It not only addresses a critical need for companies in a high-variety product environment, but also covers many details in developing your Lean system. It deals with more complex issues, but it is written clearly and presented in a very digestible form. It is one more step toward moving beyond copying what we see in Toyota plants and developing our own Lean production systems.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003eJeffrey K. Liker, University of Michigan and Shingo Prize-Winning Author of \u003cem\u003eThe Toyota Way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Bestselling First Edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinally, a book that addresses the real world complexity of implementing lean in a mixed model environment!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCreating Mixed Model Value Streams\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis must reading for anyone who is trying to make improvements beyond a basic value stream map. From selecting a product family to scheduling and dealing with customer demand, this book shows you how to implement a lean value stream in a way that everyone will understand.\u003c\/em\u003e—Glynn Miller, Director, Consumer Centered Enterprise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis excellent how-to guide will help set free those of us who have been handcuffed by complexity in our manufacturing systems. It translates theoretical lean into practical guidance for use in the trenches.\u003c\/em\u003e—Al Mason, Manager, Process Improvement, Goodrich Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe work with companies across all industry sectors enabling them to keep increasing their levels of Lean expertise. One of the issues we see them struggle with time and again is, 'How do we make product flow when there are a variety of products in the same value stream?' Without any quality books on the topic, it has been no easy task to explain - until now. This book demystifies and simplifies the concept of Flow in complex environments. When you put the book down, you will understand there is a solution to your situation. Your only regret will be - why didn't I have this knowledge sooner.\u003c\/em\u003e—Larry D. Cott, Lean Advisors Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... required reading for most firms that are serious about Lean transformation. It not only addresses a critical need for companies in a high-variety product environment, but also covers many details in developing your Lean system. It deals with more complex issues, but it is written clearly and presented in a very digestible form. It is one more step toward moving beyond copying what we see in Toyota plants and developing our own Lean production systems.\u003c\/em\u003e—Jeffrey K. Liker, University of Michigan and Shingo Prize-Winning Author of \u003cem\u003eThe Toyota Way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Bestselling First Edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinally, a book that addresses the real world complexity of implementing lean in a mixed model environment!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCreating Mixed Model Value Streams\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis must reading for anyone who is trying to make improvements beyond a basic value stream map. From selecting a product family to scheduling and dealing with customer demand, this book shows you how to implement a lean value stream in a way that everyone will understand.\u003c\/em\u003e—Glynn Miller, Director, Consumer Centered Enterprise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis excellent how-to guide will help set free those of us who have been handcuffed by complexity in our manufacturing systems. It translates theoretical lean into practical guidance for use in the trenches.\u003c\/em\u003e—Al Mason, Manager, Process Improvement, Goodrich Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe work with companies across all industry sectors enabling them to keep increasing their levels of Lean expertise. One of the issues we see them struggle with time and again is, 'How do we make product flow when there are a variety of products in the same value stream?' Without any quality books on the topic, it has been no easy task to explain - until now. This book demystifies and simplifies the concept of Flow in complex environments. When you put the book down, you will understand there is a solution to your situation. Your only regret will be - why didn't I have this knowledge sooner.\u003c\/em\u003e—Larry D. Cott, Lean Advisors Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. Product Families and the Pacemaker.Flow at the Pacemaker. Pitch and Scheduling . Customer Demand. How Will Upstream Processes Support the Pacemaker? Putting It All Together. Appendices: Lean Glossary. EMC Supply Data Set. Important Sources. Index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019490820439,"sku":"9781138460607","price":171.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138460607.jpg?v=1750780426","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/creating-mixed-model-value-streams-9781138460607","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}