Toyota production system : an integrated approach to just-in-time
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Toyota production system : an integrated approach to just-in-time
Engineering & Management Press, c1998
3rd ed
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- : uk
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Shin Toyota shisutemu
新トヨタシステム
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Bibliography: p. 463-475
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume systematically describes the changes that have occurred to the Toyota production system. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, Toyota has integrated JIT with computer integrated manufacturing technology, a strategic information system, redesign of assembly lines, and a philosophy that incorporates respect for workers. Even today, the goals of producing the necessary items in the necessary quantity at the necessary time are the drivers of JIT. The addition of computer integrated technology, information systems technology, and changes that boost worker morale and improve working conditions serve to further reduce costs, improve quality, and improve cycle time. The Toyota production system considers how to adapt production scedules to the demand changes in the marketplace while satisfying the goals of low cost, high quality, timely delivery, and improved worker morale. The text is written for both practitioner and academic, and should provide a balanced and broad approach to the Japanese production system.
Table of Contents
Toyota Production System Japanese terms. Part I: Total System. Total framework of the Toyota production system. Part II: Subsystems. Adaptable Kanban System maintains Just-in-Time production. Supplier Kanban and the sequence schedule used by suppliers. Smoothed production helps Toyota adaptto demand changes and reduce inventory. The information system between Toyota, its dealers, and parts manufacturers. Computer control system in an Automobile factory. How Toyota shortened production lead time. Reduction of setup time- concepts and techniques. Practical procedure for reducing setup time. Standard operations can attain balanced production with minimum labour. Machine layout, multi-function workers, and job rotation help realize flexible workshops. Improvement activities help reduce the work force and increase worker morale. Foundation for improvements. Autonomous defects control assures product quality. Functional management to promote company-wide quality control and cost management. Part III: Quantitative techniques. Sequencing method for the mixed-model assembly line to realize smoothed protection. New sequence scheduling method for smoothing. Determining the number of Kanban pertinent to the alternative withdrawal systems. Computer system for Kanban system support. Numerical analysis for productivity improvement. Review of Kanban system principles. Prerequisites to implementing the Toyota production system. Applying the Toyota production system overseas. Appendices Bibliography and references. Index.
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