Lean Today, Rich Tomorrow : Succeeding in Todays Globalization Chaos

Learn how a factory condemned to closure transformed itself into the most productive North American manufacturer in its field. Follow the actual process that turned wasteful bad habits—including piecework, batch processing, and rework—into just-in-time/Lean philosophy-driven solutions—such as one-piece flow, U-shaped cells with work teams, and productivity sharing. This hands-on implementation guide not only walks you through each step taken by the company, but also provides you with the tools you need to rally and train your workforce, even when faced with resistance.

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction

Chapter 1 : Ten Years Later
Chapter 2 : Setting the Challenge
Chapter 3 : Rethinking the Factory's Layout and Production Philosophy
Chapter 4 : Getting the Employees Involved
Chapter 5 : New Layout and Training
Chapter 6 : Reviewing the Salary, Structure, and Bonus System
Chapter 7 : Organizing the Work
Chapter 8 : Overcoming the Obstacles
Chapter 9 : Establishing a Gain-Sharing System to Stimulate Productivity
Chapter 10 : Carrying Out a First Assessment and Detecting Errors along the Way
Chapter 11 : Putting Kaizen into Practice in the Factory
Chapter 12 : Tour of a Chinese Supplier : A Wake-Up Call
Chapter 13 : End of an Era
Chapter 14 : Winning Conditions for a Successful JIT
Chapter 15 : Toyota's Lean Production System, Kaizen, and Related Concepts
Chapter 16 : Tour of World-Class Japanese Factories
Chapter 17 : Myths and Realities of Japanese Industry Workers
Chapter 18 : Toyota's Troubles
Chapter 19 : North American Production Returns to the Fold

Appendix : Bonus Plans and Productivity Gain-Sharing Plans
Glossary
References
Index

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