Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Cliquez ici.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System
 
 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book

Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System [Paperback]

Pascal Dennis (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Paperback CDN $40.05   -- --
Paperback, Aug 30 2002 --   -- --
There is a newer edition of this item:
Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System 4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
CDN$ 40.05
In Stock.

Product Details

Product Description

Review

This book is just too important! In this age of global competition threatening to annihilate all but the very leanest, Pascal Dennis masterwork, Lean Production Simplified — A Plain-Language Guide to the Worlds Most Powerful Production System, is a must-read. Midway through my career, after working at five, large North American manufacturing companies, its absolutely crystal clear that the three which died would have survived if only theyd known of and successfully implemented The Toyota Production System. Dennis is clearly North Americas Ohno-san!

Michael A.J. Davis, Executive VP, Waterville TG Inc. 06/01/04

Lean Production Simplified is both enlightening and informative for all levels of lean learners. It is written from a very human perspective. Many prior publications focus on the lean bag of tools or the softer cultural aspects of lean. Dennis contribution is a well integrated blend of both giving the reader not only a systemic understanding of lean, but also the clear skill development required for leadership at all levels. Wherever you are on your journey to lean, Lean Production Simplified will provide further knowledge and insight to help achieve the next level on the eternal path to perfection.

Anne Stevens, VP, North America Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company 06/01/04

Product Description

2006 SHINGO PRIZE for EXCELLENCE in MANUFACTURING RESEARCH

Lean Production Simplified is a plain language guide to the lean production system written for the practitioner by a practitioner. It delivers a comprehensive insider's view of lean manufacturing. The author helps the reader to grasp the system as a whole and the factors that animate it by organizing the book around an image of a house of lean production.

Highlights include:

  • An comprehensive view of Toyota's lean manufacturing system
  • A look at the origins and underlying principles of lean
  • Identifying the goals of lean production
  • Practical problem solving for lean production
  • Activities that support involvement - Kaizen circles, suggestion systems, and problem solving

    Lean Production Simplified covers each of the components of lean within the context of the entire lean production system. The author's straightforward common sense approach makes this book an easily accessible on the floor resource for every operator.

Inside This Book (Learn More)
First Sentence
New ideas are a response to concrete problems. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
 
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most helpful customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have on Lean, Jan 4 2012
By 
GLEN (Vancouver, BC.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System (Paperback)
Similar to "Lean for Dummies" -- this book lays out the basics of Lean beautifully. Though not as academic as other books on this subject, if I had to choose only one book on the subject then this would be it (and may explain why it commands a higher price-point than other books). A very good explanation of Lean principles and practices across a wide spectrum, this book will provide the reader with a solid understanding of Lean. A relatively easy read, the illustrations found in the book allow for a quick grasp of the topic and should be considered a must-read for anyone who wants learn the ways of Lean.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, Mar 2 2010
By 
This review is from: Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System (Paperback)
This really is a "plain-language" explanation. I am certified in Lean but this was a nice background read as to how it was developed and the concepts behind the application. This book will not tell you how to conduct lean improvement in a step-by-step way, but it is still really helpful as a resource if this is what you are trying to do. Much more interesting and easier to understand than other Lean books. I would recommend this to others.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginner, Mar 4 2004
By 
This review is from: Lean Production Simplified, Second Edition: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System (Paperback)
This is a very good introductory book. All components of lean manufacturing system have been explained. More importantly, the language is very simple and easy to understand. The sample templates are great. One aspect, I would like to see is the cost concept. Particularly, how an established factory can be transformed to lean system with respect to cell concept and layout change. The author has written about the cost benefit of lean system, however, no supporting evidence has been provided. But overall, this book is great.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Want to see more reviews on this item?
› Go to Amazon.com to see all 19 reviews  4.4 out of 5 stars 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject























i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?