Lean Production Simplified

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Winner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award, this second edition serves as a plain language guide to the lean production system, crafted by a practitioner for practitioners. It provides an insider's perspective on lean manufacturing, helping readers understand the system as a cohesive whole through the metaphor of a house of lean production. Key features include a detailed examination of Toyota’s lean manufacturing system, insights into the origins and principles of lean, and identification of its goals. The book emphasizes practical problem-solving techniques and activities that encourage involvement, such as Kaizen circles and suggestion systems. This updated edition introduces expanded information on the Lean Improvement Process, Production Physics, and Little's Law, which is essential for both manufacturing and service industries. It also covers Value Stream Thinking, which integrates processes to deliver products or services to customers, and Hoshin Planning, utilizing the Planning and Execution Tree diagram. Additionally, it explores problem-solving methods, including the "Five Why" technique. The author’s straightforward approach makes this resource accessible for operators on the floor, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each component within the broader lean production system.