The Quick Changeover Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guideline for the Lean Practitioner / Edition 1

by Chris A. Ortiz

Overview

This book covers the basics of setup reduction and quick changeover and data collection. It outlines the first pass of waste reduction through the implementation of the visual workplace and layout improvements. The book covers two quick changeover concepts: intermediate tooling and one-turn methods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498741644
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/02/2016
Series:	The LEAN Playbook Series
Pages:	73
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Chris Ortiz is an award-winning author, esteemed leader, and a process improvement specialist renowned for simplifying complexities and inspiring actionable change. A 2013 Shingo Prize winner, Chris is an industry leader in decision-making and personal growth through his Paint It Red Philosophy. A bold approach that emphasizes clarity and confidence to cut through life's complexities.

He has authored numerous works on leadership and culture, drawing from decades of experience to provide strategies that resonate across personal and professional domains. Whether redefining operational systems or equipping readers with financial independence tools, Chris’s work consistently delivers transformative insights for achieving progress and peace of mind.

Chris has over two decades of experience in leadership development, process improvement, and organizational transformation. As the founder and past owner of Kaizen Assembly, a nationally recognized firm specializing in Lean principles and leadership training, Chris has worked with businesses across North America and Europe to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and foster lasting cultural change. 

Table of Contents

Setup and Quick Changeover. Data Collection. 5S and Layout Improvements. Intermediate Tooling and One-Turn Methods. Visual Management. After Improvements. Conclusion. Definition of Terms. Index.