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Kanban For The Shopfloor (The Shopfloor Series)
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Kanban Is The Name Given To The Inventory Control Card Used In A Pull System. The Primary Benefit Of Kanban Is To Reduce Overproduction, The Worst Of The Seven Deadly Wastes. A True Kanban System Produces Exactly What Is Ordered, When It Is Ordered, And In The Quantities Ordered. It Is Essentially A Dynamic Work Order That Moves With The Material.Each Kanban Identifies The Part Or Subassembly Unit And Indicates Where Each One Came From And Where Each Is Going. Used This Way, Kanban Acts As A System Of Information That Integrates Your Plant, Connects All Processes One To Another, And Connects The Entire Value Stream To Customer Demand.Kanban For The Shopfloor Provides A Working Manual For Those Seeking To Implement This Method Of Production Control In Any Operation. It Defines The Various Terms And Methods Employed In Kanbans, And Illustrates How When Adhered To, Kanban Is An Element Of Continuous Improvement That Ultimately Leads To The Ideal Of Onepiece Flow.In Addition To Reducing The Waste Of Overproduction, Kanban Will Help Your Company Increase Flexibility To Respond To Customer Demand, Coordinate Production Of Small Lots And Wide Product Variety, And Simplify The Procurement Process.About The Shopfloor Series: Put Proven Improvement Tools In The Hands Of Your Entire Workforce!Progressive Shopfloor Improvement Techniques Are Imperative For Manufacturers Who Want To Stay Competitive And To Achieve World Class Excellence. And It'S The Comprehensive Education Of All Shopfloor Workers That Ensures Full Participation And Success When Implementing New Programs. The Shopfloor Series Books Make Practical Information Accessible To Everyone By Presenting Major Concepts And Tools In Simple, Clear Language And At A Reading Level That Has Been Adjusted For Operators By Skilled Instructional Designers. One Main Idea Is Presented Every Two To Four Pages So That The Book Can Be Picked Up And Put Down Easily. Each Chapter Begins With An Overview And Ends With A Summary Section. Helpful Illustrations Are Used Throughout.Other Topics In The Shopfloor Series: Kanban, 5S, Quick Changeover, Mistakeproofing, Justintime, Tpm, Cellular Manufacturing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Kanban for the Shopfloor'? A: The book focuses on implementing the Kanban method for inventory control in manufacturing, aiming to reduce overproduction and enhance production flexibility.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is the Productivity Press Development Team, known for their expertise in manufacturing and production management.
- Q: What are the key benefits of using Kanban? A: Key benefits include reducing waste, increasing flexibility to meet customer demand, coordinating small lot production, and simplifying procurement processes.
- Q: How many pages does 'Kanban for the Shopfloor' have? A: The book has a total of 120 pages, making it concise and easy to navigate.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, which is user-friendly and suitable for reference on the shop floor.
- Q: Is 'Kanban for the Shopfloor' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for all levels, presenting concepts in simple language that is easy to understand.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 15, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is in new condition, guaranteeing mint quality with no defects.
- Q: What topics are covered in the Shopfloor Series besides Kanban? A: Other topics include 5S, Quick Changeover, Mistake-Proofing, Just-in-Time, TPM, and Cellular Manufacturing.
- Q: Can I return the book if I am not satisfied? A: Yes, there is a no-quibbles return policy, allowing customers to return the book if they are not satisfied with their purchase.