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The Lean concepts and principles described in this book have revolutionized manufacturing practice and business conduct in a manner similar to what Henry Ford’s system did for mass manufacturing. Lean production however, involves much more than the adoption of methods and procedures, it requires a change in management philosophy that emphasizes relationship building, trust, and responsibility being conferred to frontline workers and suppliers.
Based on three decades of teaching experience, Lean Production for a Competitive Advantage: A Comprehensive Guide to Lean Methodologies and Management Practices introduces the 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 operations, as well as synchronizing and scheduling lean operations. Detailing the key principles and practices of Lean production, the text also:
Illustrates effective implementation techniques with case studies from a range of industries Includes questions and completed problems in each chapter Explains how to effectively partner with suppliers and employees to accomplish productivity goals Designed for students who have a basic foundation in production and operations management, the text provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of Lean. It also offers practical know-how for implementing a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor or in the office, creating a heightened sense of responsibility and pride in all stakeholders involved, and enhancing productivity and efficiency to improve the bottom line.
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About the Author
John Nicholas is professor of operations management at Loyola University Chicago where he teaches in the areas of production and operations management, healthcare management, project management, and global operations management. He first introduced a course on lean production at Loyola in 1990. As a management consultant he has conducted productivity improvement projects and training programs in process improvement, quality circles, project management, and teamwork.
He is the author of numerous academic and technical trade publications and four books, including The Portal to Lean Production: Principles and Practices for Doing More with Less and Project Management for Business, Engineering and Technology: Principles and Practices.
Prior to Loyola John held the positions of test engineer and team lead for Lockheed/Martin Corporation, senior business analyst at Bank of America, and research associate at Argonne National Laboratory. He has a BS in aerospace engineering and an MBA in operations research and management, both from the University of Illinois, and a PhD in industrial engineering and applied behavioral science from Northwestern University.
Been looking for it for ages, but never found a good enough operations management textbook that finally takes Lean as an all-encompassing operations theme. But that is exactly what businesses of today need and do. Granted, I take 'Lean' as defined in it's most enlarged form (including total quality, TOC, agility for example). This book is a mile higher compared to the so many expensive, poorly structured operations/production management textbooks that are in their n-th edition (cash cows for authors and publishers) but structurally based on older views (of the 80s or even before) on the subject field. Operations management is a fantastic management field and more than ever a basis for competitive edge! Not that it's all perfect though - it's a bit too focused on 'production' and less on 'operations' in non-production environments (hospitals, offices) and I'm missing a few Lean topics that should have been included (waiting lines, failure demand, TWI, hoshin kanri, suma's, mizusumashi), but it's the best around so-far, by far! And it comes with ppt slides, and exercises and an instructor's manual. Great book!
Product Details :
- Series: Resource Management
- Hardcover: 527 pages
- Publisher: Productivity Press; 1 edition (July 6, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439820961
- ISBN-13: 978-1439820964
- Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.4 x 10.4 inches
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