The New Manufacturing Challenge: Techniques for Continuous Improvement

by Kiyoshi Suzaki

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. : Eliminating Waste Chapter 2. : Back-to-Basics Discipline Chapter 3. : Meeting Diversified Customer Needs with Quick Setup Chapter 4. : Developing Flow on the Production Floor Chapter 5. : Expanding Skills for Increased Flexibility Chapter 6. : Improving Processes for Productivity Gains Chapter 7. : Strengthening Our Nerves and Muscles Chapter 8. : Aiming for Zero Machine Trouble Chapter 9. : Scheduling a Steady Flow for Better Control Chapter 10. : Improving with Standards Chapter 11. : Tying Things Together Chapter 12. : Redefining the Roles of Conveyors and Transportation Chapter 13. : Suppliers as Extended Factories Chapter 15. : Developing Co-Destiny with Employees Chapter 16. : Eliminating Problems at the Organizational Boundaries Chapter 17. : People Make It Happen Chapter 18. : Establishing a Competitive Position Vision of the Future Bibliography Index

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First published July 22, 1987