The purpose of this book is to present a set of guidelines to be used in the application of lean strategy principles and tools in modern organizations. This book aim is to highlight the potential ro……続きを見る
Takt time is calculated as the amount of manufacturing time that is available divided by the volume of orders. In the 1930s, the German aviation industry employed Takt for the first time as a produc……続きを見る
Unlock the Hidden Pillar of Lean Success: Jidoka
Many companies chase lean toolsーkanban, takt time, one-piece flowーbut fail to grasp the deeper philosophy behind them. While Just-in-Time (JIT) get……続きを見る
Discover how Toyota revolutionized process mapping to eliminate waste and boost flow.
This practical guide introduces ***Value Stream Mapping (VSM)***ーa foundational Lean tool that visually capture……続きを見る
Eliminate the Hidden Costs Dragging Your Business Down
What if the biggest losses in your company weren't in the balance sheetーbut in everyday operations?
This book reveals the Seven Deadly Wastes ……続きを見る
Without standardized work, there can be no consistent quality. When every employee performs a task differently, identifying the source of errors becomes difficult or even impossible. Even when a lea……続きを見る
Why Do 70% of Lean Transformations Fail? And What Can You Do to Avoid Becoming One of Them?
This book reveals the most overlooked reasons companies fail to achieve and sustain success with Leanーand……続きを見る
Gemba is a Japanese term meaning "the real place"ーthe location where value-creating work actually happens. Many leaders misunderstand it, visiting the gemba only to solve problems when something go……続きを見る
This book is a practical guide for lean practitioners, operations managers, industrial engineers, and supply chain professionals seeking to understand and apply the Toyota Kanban system. Whether you……続きを見る
The word "5S" stands for five related concepts with a S sound that describe workplace procedures that promote visual control and lean manufacturing. These are the five words in Japanese:
Seiri: Sort……続きを見る
What if your machines could detect problems, stop themselves, and protect product quality ー without constant supervision?
That's the power of Jidoka.
In this concise, practical book, Dr. Mohamed H.……続きを見る
Infrared thermographyーusing thermal imagers to detect radiation (heat) from objectsーis a powerful tool for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. By converting heat into temperature data……続きを見る
Using lean metrics in non-manufacturing processes can help make things work better and make customers happier. The ideas of lean thinking, like finding what's valuable, getting rid of waste, and alw……続きを見る
Many kaizen programs strive to achieve continuous flow, where processes move seamlessly without interruptions. This principle is at the heart of lean production. In practice, a production cell is a ……続きを見る
Boost Manufacturing Performance by Mastering OEE
Is your equipment running at peak efficiencyーor costing you money in hidden losses?
In Overall Equipment Effectiveness Simplified, you'll learn how ……続きを見る
The true purpose of 5S goes far beyond simply tidying up once. The 5S methodology is designed to create and maintain standards that make problems visible, stabilize processes, and enable continuous ……続きを見る
Discover how top-tier manufacturers cut waste, speed up delivery, and build quality into every unitーone product at a time.
In this practical, step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to design, impleme……続きを見る
Discover how Toyota's powerful Lean principles can transform the world of healthcare.
Lean Healthcare explores how the proven concepts behind the Toyota Production System (TPS) can be applied to hos……続きを見る
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measures how efficiently a machine, process, or production line is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products it produces to its maximum potenti……続きを見る
Condition monitoring is the process of keeping an eye on a machine's condition parameter in order to spot any major changes that could be signs of a malfunction developing. It plays a significant ro……続きを見る
Taking care of electrical equipment needs a lot of thinking ahead and checking regularly. You can only find problems early if you regularly check things. A careful team of workers can find machine p……続きを見る
To save money during the economic downturn, many businesses are using abstinence policies. This might mean firing employees and reducing pay for some people. Actually, those actions might only work ……続きを見る
In recent years, many financial professionals have relied on outdated methods to evaluate business performance and provide insights to executives. This feedback helps CEOs and managers make critical……続きを見る
How do you build reliable operations without killing innovation?
The biggest challenge in implementing Standard Work is finding the right balance:
Between giving employees clear, repeatable standard……続きを見る
Why do so many Lean implementations fail to deliver stable flow?
Because they ignore the core secret behind Just-in-Time: Heijunka.
In this concise, practical guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman explains ……続きを見る
Takt, a German word meaning "rhythm" or "beat", is the foundation of lean manufacturing and production planning. Takt time is the calculated pace at which a product must be produced to meet customer……続きを見る
Oil analysis (OA) is a cornerstone of predictive maintenance, offering critical insights into lubricant quality, machinery condition, and wear trends. By examining a lubricant's properties, suspende……続きを見る
Stop failures before they happenーmaster FMEA the right way.
Whether you're designing a product, improving a process, or leading a Six Sigma team, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is one of ……続きを見る
Unlock the power of vibration analysis to keep your machinery running smoothly and prevent costly breakdowns. This book provides a practical, hands-on guide for engineers, technicians, and maintenan……続きを見る
Just-in-Time Production: Unlocking the Secrets of Toyota's Legendary Efficiency
When people first heard of Toyota's approach, "Just-in-Time" was misunderstood as a simple inventory reduction program……続きを見る
