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Provides step-by-step guidelines on how to implement Kanban to reduce waste and bring about remarkable changes in your organization Features detailed color pictures that illustrate the various aspects of Kanban projects Supplies step-by-step instruction for conducting Kanban projects for supplies, parts, material, and work in progress Includes a section on the effectiveness of two-bin systems Presents guidance that’s ideal for novice practitioners exploring this efficient replenishment system

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This book covers the basics of setup reduction and quick changeover and data collection. It outlines the first pass of waste reduction through the implementation of the visual workplace and layout improvements. The book covers two quick changeover concepts: intermediate tooling and one-turn methods.

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This book is a guideline for implementation and it is intended for the Lean practitioner looking for a training tool and a guideline that can be used in the work area while improvements are being conducted. It describes how to effectively implement total productive maintenance.

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This book describes how to effectively implement cell manufacturing. It covers the eight Wastes of Lean and the six Lean metrics that are recommended in each implementation and a description of what cell manufacturing is and its application to improving operational processes.

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