Presents the 20 Keys system, which brings together 20 of the world's best manufacturing improvement approaches and integrates them into a dynamic system that enables companies to adapt to a continuously changing economic and competitive environment. Continuous near-term (three years) improvements made in the 20 key areas result in a less expensive, faster, safer system for producing a higher quality product. This revised edition, translated from the revised Japanese edition of 1994 (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbunsha), includes new illustrations, explanations, and two new case studies (Morioka Seiko, Japan and Windfall Products, Pennsylvania). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Publisher's Message, Preface, Introduction, Key 1: Cleaning and Organizing, Key 2: Rationalizing the System/Management of Objectives, Key 3: Improvement Team Activities, Key 4: Reducing Inventory (Shortening Lead Times), Key 5: Quick Changeover Technology, Key 6: Manufacturing Value Analysis (Methods Improvement), Key 7: Zero Monitor Manufacturing, Key 8: Coupled Manufacturing, Key 9: Maintaining Equipment, Key 10: Time Control and Commitment, Key 11: Quality Assurance System, Key 12: Developing Your Suppliers, Key 13: Eliminating Waste (Treasure Map), Key 14: Empowering Workers to Make Improvements, Key 15: Skill Versatility and Cross-Training, Key 16: Production Scheduling, Key 17: Efficiency Control, Key 18: Using Microprocessors, Key 19: Conserving Energy and Materials, Key 20: Leading Technology and Site Technology, Postscript: Implementing the 20 Keys, Appendixes, About the Author, Index
Iwao Kobayashi
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