Description
Book SynopsisResponding to a recent surge in interest and application, this book is the first to comprehensively address how Lean thinking and tools can be implemented in agriculture and agribusiness. This tactical guide breaks down barriers, clearly depicting how improvement techniques originally developed for factories can derive the same powerful results on farms.
Expert Lean farming consultants, Susanne Pejstrup and Vibeke Fladkjaer Nielsen, present these methods in a clear, easy-to-read style, accessible to farmers all over the world. Case studies from multiple farm types including crops, pigs and dairy cattle demonstrate how respect for people, continuous improvement, and visual management techniques can improve resilience and profitability on the farm. Richly illustrated, Lean in Agriculture appeals not only to farmers, but to farm workers, food processing companies, veterinarians, consultants and other stakeholders in the agribusiness sector.
Key Features:
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3: The five Lean Principles. Chapter 4: The Eight Wastes of Lean. Chapter 5: Involve your employees. Chapter 6: that is How You Work with goals. Chapter 7: Tools. Chapter 8: How to Implement Lean at your Farm. Chapter 9: Examples of Lean. Chapter 10: Dictionary. Chapter 11: References.
