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A Revolution in Manufacturing in System
0This guide by a Toyota engineer demystifies the secrets of SMED, a technique for super-fast equipment changeovers. It shows how to revolutionize production lines for speedy output and smaller inventories.
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A Study of the Toyota Production System
0This book argues for improving entire manufacturing workflows instead of individual tasks. It explores the Toyota system, where production is like a connected machine, and explains how to streamline these processes for a smoother operation.
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Design for Manufacturability
0“Design for Manufacturability” guides teams in using concurrent engineering to design products with the lowest cost, highest quality, and quickest time to stable production. It extends Lean principles to advanced product development
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Everything I Know About Lean
0This book “Everything I Know About Lean I Learned in First Grade” uses a child’s classroom experience to introduce lean thinking concepts in a fun and relatable way. It teaches how to identify waste and build a problem-solving culture, making it a great resource for anyone wanting to learn lean principles.
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Hoshin Kanri for the Lean Enterprise
0“Hoshin Kanri for the Lean Enterprise” by Tom Jackson provides practical insights into implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS). It explains how to manage critical relationships among markets, design, production, and personnel to drive continuous improvement and operational value.
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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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One Piece Flow
0The book by Kenichi Sekine describes how assembly line reconfiguration into one-piece flow cells can lower labor costs, defects, and lead times. Sekine discusses process flow principles and industry case studies, based on his experience with the Toyota Production System. This book contains techniques, drawings, and worksheets for removing waste and setting up productive cells.
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Poka yoke
0Frontline workers are key to spotting errors on the production line. Their ideas, with engineering support, can lead to clever solutions that ensure quality products. This book is a handy guide to poka-yoke for everyone on the shop floor.
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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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TPM Without Tears
0TPM Without Tears by R. Ganesan offers a straightforward approach to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), providing practical guidance and strategies for improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The book aims to simplify TPM concepts, making them accessible and applicable for enhancing productivity in organizations.
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Zero Quality Control
0Shigeo Shingo advocates for zero defects by using error-proof methods and source checks. He provides practical mistake-proofing devices for the shop floor, along with insights on inspection systems and quality control teams.