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Just-in-Time for Operators
Contributor(s): Productivity Press Development Team (Author)
ISBN: 1563271338     ISBN-13: 9781563271335
Publisher: Productivity Press
OUR PRICE:   $37.95  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 1998
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Annotation: Are you ready to implement a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing program but need some help orienting employees to the power of JIT? Here is a concise and practical guide to introduce equipment operators, assembly workers, and other frontline employees to the basic concepts, techniques, and benefits of JIT practices.
Like all our Shopfloor Series books, "Just-in-Time for Operators" presents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The book includes ample illustrations and examples to explain basic JIT concepts and some of the changes people may encounter in a JIT implementation.

  • Key definitions
  • Elimination of process waste
  • Leveled production, kanban, and standard work
  • U-shaped cells and autonomation
  • JIT support techniques

The JIT approach is simple and universal -- it works in companies all over the world. Educating employees ensures their full participation and allows them to share their experiences and ideas more effectively.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Industries - Manufacturing
- Business & Economics | Industrial Management
- Business & Economics | Quality Control
Dewey: 658.56
LCCN: 97052252
Series: Shopfloor Series
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 7.03" W x 9.99" (0.54 lbs) 90 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Are you ready to implement a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing program but need some help orienting employees to the power of JIT? Here is a concise and practical guide to introduce equipment operators, assembly workers, and other frontline employees to the basic concepts, techniques, and benefits of JIT practices.
Like all Shop Floor Series books, Just-in-Time for Operators presents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The book includes ample illustrations and examples to explain basic JIT concepts and some of the changes people may encounter in a JIT implementation.

  • Key definitions
  • Elimination of process waste
  • Leveled production, kanban, and standard work
  • U-shaped cells and autonomation
  • JIT support techniques

The JIT approach is simple and universal -- it works in companies all over the world. Educating employees ensures their full participation and allows them to share their experiences and ideas more effectively.