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Gemba Walks
0“gemba walks”book argues that lean manufacturing is best learned through experimentation rather than following rigid rules. Author Jim Womack shares his experiences visiting workplaces and observing lean practices in action, offering insights for anyone on their lean journey.
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Kaizen Advantage
0This book explores how leading companies in Japan’s Kanto region are using Kaizen techniques to improve, focusing on both manufacturing and service sectors. It’s based on research by the QC Circle Kanto branch.
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Kaizen Express
0Kaizen Express cuts through the noise, offering a step-by-step guide to Toyota Production System (TPS) fundamentals. Perfect for beginners or a quick refresher, it prioritizes hands-on learning for building a strong Lean foundation.
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Kaizen for Quick Changeover
0This book improves on Shingo’s SMED method, targeting faster changeovers with fewer workers. It provides an 8-step plan to minimize setup time in any production environment, focusing on optimizing lines and eliminating waste through low-cost kaizen. It also explores streamlining processes to reduce movement and searching.
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Leading the lean enterprises transformation
0“Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation, Second Edition” by George Koenigsaecker focuses on building a Lean culture, illustrating successful strategies with case histories. Updated with new information, it provides leadership tools and insights for effective Lean transformation.
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Office Kaizen
0“Office Kaizen: Transforming Office Operations Into a Strategic Competitive Advantage” champions a continuous improvement approach specifically designed for office and administrative processes. It outlines a unified strategy to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity, ultimately granting businesses a strategic competitive edge.
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Progressive Kaizen
0This book explores how to leverage Kaizen as a powerful competitive tool. It emphasizes the crucial role of Lean coordinators in training and leading change to maintain a manufacturing firm’s global competitiveness.
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The Toyota Kaizen Continuum
0“The Toyota Kaizen Continuum” provides a firsthand account of implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS). John Stewart offers practical insights and a five-step process for continuous improvement and operational value.
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Toyota Kaizen Methods
0“Toyota Kaizen Methods” details the skills and techniques used by Toyota to develop employee skill levels. It focuses on the six-step Kaizen improvement process, providing practical tools and assignments for analyzing work processes.