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Evidences of Lean's Power
While the word 'strategy' appears in the subtitle of this book, it never promises to present an implementation strategy or a blueprint.The book dubs lean a 'proven strategy', and it goes on to present evidences (historical roots followed by logical and mathematical proofs) of many lean tools.

I tend to prefer the earlier books on what is now called 'lean', such as those of Shigeo Shingo.This is one of the relatively few recent books that has some real meat.It is not a light read, but it was an enjoyable and educational read.Anyone who wants to add more depth to their lean understanding should appreciate this Shingo Prize-Winning Book.

Superb Instruction Manual
Provides very good theory and application of Lean Manufacturing in a format that all production supervisors can understand.

Strategy?Not in this book
This book lists the many problems we see in manufacturing, but to entitle the book "A proven strategy for lean manufacturing" is quite a stretch.For anybody who has been involved in Industrial Engineering or manufacturing for many years, this book will be yet another which lists known problems without describing a strategy for addressing these problems.

I question whether a degree in Anthropology is the best back ground to write a book in manufacturing strategy.

Awesome Book
I am currently a junior in highschool and planning to have a career in manufacturing. This book gave me a very vivid idea of excellent manufacturing practices and the practical and financial benefits of lean manufacturing. I would use this book as a resource through college and through the rest of my career.

EXCELLENT BOOK
This is an excellent treatise on lean manufacturing.It addresses boththe details of the lean manufacturing philosophy and the strategicoverview. ... Read more

Product Description
The fast rise of laser cutting's popularity in the world market indicates it can no longer be considered a high-tech science reserved for a few specialists.Laser Cutting Guide for Manufacturing presents practical information and troubleshooting and design tools from a quality manufacturing perspective. Equally applicable to small shops as it is to large fabricator companies, this guide is a roadmap for developing, implementing, operating, and maintaining a laser-cutting manufacturing enterprise. The book focuses on metal cutting of sheets, plates, tubes, and 3-D shaped stampings.It presents today's reality of the engineering and business challenges, and opportunities presented by the rapid penetration of laser cutting in all facets of industry. ... Read more

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Excellent Book !!
This is the best book I have read on this field. It covers many topics useful for everyone who works with Lasers: from operators to shop owners. Thanks to Dr. Charles for writting such incredible book.

Fantastic summary / reference for Laser cutting shops
Dr. Caristan has done a fantastic job of providing a comprehensive review of laser cutting of metals for manufacturing.From laser operators to shop managers, this is a must have! ... Read more

Product Description
Based on over ten years of hands-on cell planning andinstallation worldwide this book analyzes FMC conceptual development,implementation, integration and future trends. Chapters include: theFMC Project Organization, Macro Facility Planning, EvaluatingAlternative FMCs, Selling FMC Concepts to Top Management, MaterialHandling, Robot Applications, Quality Control Systems, ConductingDetail Design, Equipment Specification, Vendor Selection, and alsoAuditing Cell Performance. ... Read more

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Thousands of people at hundreds of companies have used the Shingo-Prize-Award-winning first edition of Lean Manufacturing for the Small Shop as their how-to guide to shortening delivery times, eliminating waste, improving quality, and reducing costs.

Revised and expanded, the Second Edition describes not only what to do, but includes many tools useful to the reader describing how to do it. The principles of the Toyota production system are effective in any industry and within any company. But the challenge is to apply the right tool, at the right place, at the right time, while maintaining the flexibility and nimble nature required of smaller shops. Customized to be applicable to this environment, some of the tools explored include kaizen, value stream mapping, takt time, determining optimum lot sizes, setup reduction, flow, standard work instructions, problem solving, overall equipment effectiveness, jidoka and poka yoke, pull systems, standard work-in-process, and facility planning. To help a company benchmark progress, there is also a lean self-assessment included.

The lean journey requires a long-range vision. It is a never-ending process of improvement and change. No easy matter, adopting the lean culture requires thoughtful attention to modifying behaviors, long-held beliefs, and values. Chapters on leading change, training, teams, and people relate helpful tips, examples, and strategies for transforming to a lean and green culture ... Read more

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Great easy to read book
Excellent book that makes analogies of everyday things to help clarify terms or to help visualize everything easier. Easy to read and very informative at the same time.

Lean Manufacturing for the Small Shop
Book is written so that anyone can understand and learn about lean mfg in the small business environment. ... Read more

Product Description
The latest book in the Plastic Injection Molding Series addresses the many facets of running today's molding companies including selecting the right equipment, identifying costs to determine price, making the most of available resources (including personnel), and complying with industry and quality standards. Also discussed are key company strategies that can determine whether a company operates in the red or is profitable. This book also includes a benchmarking feature that allows decision-makers to gauge their company's competitiveness in comparison to the top 50 molders in the United States. ... Read more