Progress in Lean Manufacturing

by J. Paulo Davim (Editor)

Overview

This book provides some recent research advances in the field of lean manufacturing. Its content is of interest to students in management and production engineering. Topics covered include Just in Time (JIT), Kaizen activities and Critical Metrics. The chapters are written by worldwide well-known experts in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319736488
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	01/12/2018
Series:	Management and Industrial Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	730 KB

Table of Contents

The lean model.- Kaizen activities.- The Kanban methodology.- Just in Time (JIT).- Autonomation.- Andon.- SMED (Single minute Exchange of Die).- Standardized work.- Critical metrics.- Visualization.- Inventory.- Waste elimination.- Lot size of one vs batch production.- Lean and sustainability.