20 Keyshas helped many manufacturing companies integrate the top manufacturing improvement methods into a coordinated system for drastic and continual improvement in involvement, quality, and productivity. This program provides the strategies necessary to achieve ambitious goals through a five-level scoring system.
The revised edition is improved with upgraded criteria for the five-level scoring system to guide your company to world-class status. New material and updated layout make implementation even easier. Two valuable case studies demonstrate effective use by both a Japanese company and an American manufacturer.
Key 1: Cleaning and OrganizingKey 2: Rationalizing the System/Management of ObjectivesKey 3: Improving Team ActivitiesKey 4: Reducing Inventory (Shortening Lead Times)Key 5: Quick Changeover TechnologyKey 6: Manufacturing Value Analysis (Methods Improvement)Key 7: Zero Monitor ManufacturingKey 8: Coupled ManufacturingKey 9: Maintaining EquipmentKey 10: Time Control and CommitmentKey 11: Quality Assurance SystemKey 12: Developing Your SuppliesKey 13: Eliminating Waste (Treasure Map)Key 14: Empowering Workers to Make ImprovementsKey 15: Skill Versatility and Cross-TrainingKey 16: Production SchedulingKey 17: Efficiency ControlKey 18: Using Information SystemsKey 19: Conserving Energy and MaterialsKey 20: Leading Technology and Site TechnologyImplementing the 20 KeysAppendixes This is the first work I have read that sets a structure and framework for organizations to follow if they wish to revolutionize the workplace. Kobayashi has removed the mystery of how to accomplish major improvement in a business. His insight is true genius!
--John Sutter, VP of Manufacturing, National Rubber Company, Inc. June 2004
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