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Lean For The Process Industries: Dealing With Complexity
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Compared To Its Widespread Implementation Across Almost All Areas Of Production, Lean Improvement Efforts Lag Within The Process Industries. While, A Number Of Innovators Have Successfully Applied Lean Principles To These Industries Over The Last Two Decades, Most Of Those Pioneering Efforts Were Never Recorded To Guide The Improvement Efforts Of Others.Drawing On 40 Years Of Application Experience At One Of The Worlds Largest Chemical And Materials Manufacturers, Peter King Corrects This Void By Providing The First Comprehensive Resource Written Explicitly For Change Agents Within The Process Industries. Focusing On Areas Where The Improvement Needs Of The Process Industry Differ From Parts Assembly Manufacturing,Lean For The Process Industries: Dealing With Complexity Covers Each Of The Eight Wastes Commonly Described In Lean Literature, Looking At How They Manifest Themselves In Process Operationsexplains How To Adapt Value Stream Mapping For Process Operationsshows How To Identify The Root Causes Of Bottlenecks, And Systemically Eliminate Themprovides Processoriented Modifications That Will Enhance The Usefulness Of Cellular Manufacturing, Heijunka Production Leveling, And Pull Replenishment Systemsdiscusses The Role Of Process Operations Management In A Lean Strategywhether You Are Manufacturing Consumer Products Such As Foods, Paints, And Pharmaceuticals, Or Materials Such As Bulk Chemicals, Sheet Goods, And Synthetic Fibers, This Book Shows You How To Achieve That Enviable Level Of Performance Where Continual Improvement Becomes Inherent To Your Processes.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lean for the Process Industries: Dealing with Complexity'? A: The book primarily focuses on applying Lean principles specifically to the process industries, highlighting the unique challenges and improvement needs compared to traditional manufacturing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Peter L. King, who has 40 years of application experience in one of the world's largest chemical and materials manufacturers.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in this book? A: It covers the eight wastes in Lean literature, adapting value stream mapping for process operations, identifying bottlenecks, and enhancing methodologies like Cellular Manufacturing and Pull Replenishment Systems.
- Q: When was 'Lean for the Process Industries' published? A: The book was published on May 26, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 358 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Lean methodology? A: Yes, the book provides comprehensive insights and resources that can benefit both beginners and experienced change agents in the process industries.
- Q: What industries can benefit from the principles discussed in this book? A: Industries such as food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and materials like bulk chemicals and synthetic fibers can benefit from the principles outlined.
- Q: Are there any modifications suggested for existing Lean practices? A: Yes, the book provides process-oriented modifications to enhance the usefulness of existing Lean practices like Heijunka Production Leveling and Pull Replenishment Systems.