Just-In-Time for Operators

Paperback

Main Details

Title Just-In-Time for Operators
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Productivity Press Development Team
SeriesShopfloor
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreProduction engineering
ISBN/Barcode 9781563271335
ClassificationsDewey:658.5
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Technical / Manuals
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint Productivity Press
Publication Date 27 February 1998
Publication Country United States

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 definitionsElimination of process wasteLeveled production, kanban, and standard workU-shaped cells and autonomationJIT support techniquesThe 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.