Leaner Manufacturing

How to Make the Lean Production Process Easier, Faster, and More Cost-Effective.
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-0-367-77538-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Lean Manufacturing, the production method first popularized by Toyota, has often been reduced to charts and tools by many US manufactures -- they've abandoned the original intent of the methodology. Many of the concepts and theories have becomes misconstrued, but systems such as Kanban (a Japanese concept used in Just-in-Time manufacturing) and applying core Lean principals to manufacturing remain valid today.

This book promotes Leaner Manufacturing as next generation thinking involving the manufacturing process. It considers transformative tools that still work well, such as value stream mapping, and considers the manufacturing process as well as design theory.

Leaner Manufacturing simplifies current manufacturing terms including the four categories of manufacturing: casting/ molding, machining, joining, and shearing/ forming in layman’s terms. This simplification creates an opportunity for invention and the process for applying and securing a patent would also be included.

In addition, Leaner Manufacturing covers how to improve/modernize Kaizen Events (Rapid Improvement Events), Value Stream Mapping Processes, and Kanban practices as well as shows the power of using Agile Scrum practices and easier Lean Analytics.

Essentially, Leaner Manufacturing simplifies the valid concepts of Lean Manufacturing as well as manufacturing, in general, to make various processes easier and less expensive to implement. It shows how to make Kaizen Events (Rapid Improvement Events) more effective. And, it provides a way for leaders to ensure buy-in from their teams and stakeholders and provide for a motivated and inspired workforce.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Vanzant-Stern

Vanzant-Stern PhD, Terra

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Qualitätsmanagement, Qualitätssicherung (QS), Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmenskultur, Corporate Governance
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Produktionstechnik Fertigungstechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Fertigungsindustrie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface About the Author Chapter One: Understanding Process Improvement? Chapter Two: The Paradox of Lean Thinking Chapter Three: Manufacturing Project Management in Manufacturing Chapter Four: Agile Techniques to Make Lean Manufacturing Leaner Chapter Five: Leaner Leadership in Manufacturing Chapter Six: Change Management in Manufacturing Chapter Seven: Basic Manufacturing Principle Chapter Eight: Lean Manufacturing NOW – a Fast Primer/Refresher Chapter Nine: Leaner Manufacturing for the Future Chapter Ten: A Fully Developed Training Plan to Implement Leaner Manufacturing Appendix 1: 7 Quick and Easy Leadership Tips for a Successful Leaner Manufacturing Business Appendix 2: Kaizen/Rapid Improvement Events in Manufacturing a Step-by-Step Guide Appendix 3: Leaner Six Sigma in Manufacturing Leaner Glossary

Über Autor(innen)

Terra Vanzant Stern, PhD, PMP, SPHR/GPHR, is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Leadership.  She is a popular host on IT PRO TV (ACI Learning) and a principal of SSD Global Solutions – Smart, Simple Decision-Making.

 

She is the creator of LEANER Six Sigma® and LEANER Manufacturing™ in addition to the Lean and Agile Project Management® curriculum.