Lean production simplified

Lean Production Simplified is a plain language guide to the lean production system written for the practitioner by a practitioner. It delivers a comprehensive insider's” view of lean manufacturing. The author helps the reader to grasp the system as a whole and the factors that animate it by organizing the book around an image of a “house of lean production.” This 2nd Edition has been updated with expanded information on the Lean Improvement Process; “Production Physics” and Little’s Law — the fundamental equation for both manufacturing and service industries (cycle time = work in process/throughput); Value Stream Thinking — combining processes required to bring the product or service to the customer; Hoshin Planning — using the Planning and Execution Tree diagram; and Problem Solving — including the “Five Why” method and how to use it. “Lean Production Simplified is both enlightening and informative for all levels of ‘lean learners.’ It is written from a very human perspective. Many prior publications focus on the ‘lean bag of tools’ or the softer cultural aspects of lean. Dennis’ contribution is a well integrated blend of both giving the reader not only a systemic understanding of lean, but also the clear skill development required for leadership at all levels.” “This book is just too important! In this age of global competition threatening to annihilate all but the very leanest, Pascal Dennis’ masterwork is a must-read. Dennis is clearly North America’s Ohno-san!” “Lean Production Simplified goes beyond being a ‘primer’ for the Toyota Production System—it is ‘Lean Thinking’ at its best, revealed and explained. Pascal Dennis has drawn from his own experience at Toyota to help the reader understand the meaning behind their language of success, with the why’s and how’s explained clearly with illustrations that include the very forms used to collect and organize data.” Lean Production Simplified covers each of the components of lean within the context of the entire lean production system. The author's straightforward common sense approach makes this book an easily accessible-on the floor-resource for every operator. \