{"product_id":"lean-production-for-competitive-advantage-9781498780889","title":"Lean Production for Competitive Advantage","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLean Production for Competitive Advantage: A Comprehensive Guide to Lean Methodologies and Management Practices, Second Edition introduces Lean philosophy and illustrates the effective application of Lean tools with real-world case studies. From fundamental concepts to integrated planning and control in pull production and the supply chain, the text provides a complete introduction to Lean production. Coverage includes small batch production, setup reduction, pull production, preventive maintenance, standard work, as well as synchronizing and scheduling Lean operations. Detailing the key principles and practices of Lean production, the text also:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates effective implementation techniques with case studies from a range of industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes questions and completed problems in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how to effectively partner with suppliers and employees to achieve productivity goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned fo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In the outpouring of writings on Lean production, the single work that tells it all and tells it well is this book by John Nicholas.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Richard J. Schonberger, author of \u003ci\u003eJapanese Manufacturing Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWorld Class Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWorld Class Manufacturing Casebook\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBuilding a Chain of Customers\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBest Practices in Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRace without a Finish Line; Continuous Improvement, Waste Elimination, Customer-Focused Quality; Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement; Value Added and Waste Elimination; Customer-Focused Quality; Elements of Lean Production; Small Lot Production; Setup-Time Reduction; Maintaining and Improving Equipment; Pull Production Systems; Focused Factories and Group Technology; Workcells and Cellular Manufacturing; Standard Work; Quality at the Source and Mistake-Proofing; Production Preparation Process, 3P; Lean Production Planning, Control, and Supply Chains; Uniform Flow and Mixed-Model Scheduling; Synchronizing and Balancing the Process; Planning and Control in Pull Production; Lean Production in the Supply Chain; Lean Management System; Daily Management; Strategy Deployment","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019955732823,"sku":"9781498780889","price":66.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498780889.jpg?v=1750781873","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lean-production-for-competitive-advantage-9781498780889","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}