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Book Description

This book is a concise introduction to the essential concepts and tools used in the Lean method for improving business processes. It constitutes a sufficient toolkit to enable practitioners to quickly start using Lean to improve business processes in their workplace. Alternatively, it can also serve as a textbook in undergraduate or master’s programs. This book succinctly describes the benefits of Lean in manufacturing, sales, administration, distribution, health care, and other industries, as well as providing a step-by-step description of how Lean is applied.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. Title
  4. Abstract
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. About This Book
  8. Chapter 1 A Brief Introduction to Lean
  9. Part I Basics of Lean
    1. Chapter 2 The Motivation for Implementing Lean
    2. Chapter 3 A Framework for Applying Lean
    3. Chapter 4 How to Map and Analyze a Process
    4. Chapter 5 The Need for Reduced Variation in Processes
  10. Part II Lean Tools
    1. Chapter 6 Simplify and Streamline
    2. Chapter 7 Standardize
    3. Chapter 8 Visual Systems
    4. Chapter 9 Mistake-Proof Processes and Product Designs
    5. Chapter 10 Synchronize
    6. Chapter 11 Collocate
    7. Chapter 12 Reduce Changeover Time
  11. Part III Implementing Lean
    1. Chapter 13 Successful Implementation of Lean
    2. Chapter 14 Conclusions and Summary
  12. Part IV Practice
    1. Chapter 15 Exercises
    2. Chapter 16 Case Studies
  13. Appendix: The Effect of Variation on Kanban Systems
  14. Notes
  15. References
  16. Index
  17. Adpage
  18. Backcover