Product Description

Like all Shopfloor Series books, Identifying Waste on the Shopfloorpresents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The author defines waste, explains why it occurs, and then shows how to discover, remove, and prevent it with regards to the actions of people, the use of equipment and material, and the movement of goods. He identifies and provides specific strategies geared towards countering the Seven Deadly Wastes: overproduction, inventory, conveyance, defects, processing waste, operation waste, idle time. This volume is the ideal compliment to 5S, TPM, and other tools for building a lean manufacturing operation..

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138460 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Synopsis
What exactly is 'waste'? Why is it so harmful? How do I get rid of it? In Identifying Waste on the shopfloor, the Productivity Development Team has created an excellent guide to quickly understanding, identifying, and eliminating waste on the shop floor. From inventory waste to process-related waste Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor covers every type of waste generating event, policy, and mindset. The book then gives you the tools to effectively eliminate them from your manufacturing processes. Like all Shopfloor Series books, Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor presents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The book includes ample illustrations and examples to explain basic concepts and some of the challenges that are encountered when looking for and eliminating waste. Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor is the ideal compliment to 5S, TPM, and other tools for building a lean manufacturing operation.

From the Back Cover
Like all Shopfloor Series books, Identifying Waste on the Shopfloorpresents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The author defines waste, explains why it occurs, and then shows how to discover, remove, and prevent it. He identifies and provides specific strategies geared towards countering the Seven Deadly Wastes: overproduction, inventory, conveyance, defects, processing waste, operation waste, idle time. This volume is the ideal compliment to 5S, TPM, and other tools for building a lean manufacturing operation.