Just-in-time for operators
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Just-in-time for operators
(Shopfloor series)
Productivity Press, c1998
- : pbk
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
Are you ready to implement a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing program but need some help orienting employees to the power of JIT? Here is a concise and practical guide to introduce equipment operators, assembly workers, and other frontline employees to the basic concepts, techniques, and benefits of JIT practices.
Like all Shop Floor Series books, Just-in-Time for Operators presents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The book includes ample illustrations and examples to explain basic JIT concepts and some of the changes people may encounter in a JIT implementation.
Key definitions
Elimination of process waste
Leveled production, kanban, and standard work
U-shaped cells and autonomation
JIT support techniques
The JIT approach is simple and universal -- it works in companies all over the world. Educating employees ensures their full participation and allows them to share their experiences and ideas more effectively.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
An introduction to just-in-time
Basic concepts of just-in-time
Process improvement and standardization
Support techniques for just-in-time
Reflections and conclusions
by "Nielsen BookData"