Lean Six Sigma That Works : A Powerful Action Plan for Dramatically Improving Quality, Increasing Speed, And Reducing Waste

Title: Lean Six Sigma That Works : A Powerful Action Plan for Dramatically Improving Quality, Increasing Speed, And Reducing Waste
Author: , Bill Carreira
ISBN: 0814473474 / 9780814473474
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 263
Publisher: AMACOM
Year: 2006
Availability: In Stock

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If lean manufacturing moves your products through processes faster, and Six Sigma improves their quality, just imagine what combining these two powerful disciplines will do for you! Lean Six Sigma That Works provides the key to transforming your results in any manufacturing environment, giving you detailed, practical processes that let you leave the conference room, and get right to work. A strong and sensible combination of the "why" and the "how," this book gives you a step-by-step improvement plan, plus a thorough understanding of: * cost, cash flow, materials velocity, lead time, balance, waste, and non-value-added processes * value stream mapping and the DMAIC process for solving problems and improving quality profitability * how every form of waste impacts customer satisfaction and the bottom line * and much more Whether you're a seasoned professional, or implementing your first lean sigma project, this invaluable guide offers you a clear path to higher quality, customer loyalty, and increased efficiency. 

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Preface
Introduction : The Why

Part 1 : The What
Chapter 1 :
Overview of Lean Six Sigma
Chapter 2 : Customer Satisfaction
Chapter 3 : Waste
Chapter 4 : Value Added, Nonvalve Added, Required Nonvalve Added
Chapter 5 : Flow and Pull vs. Push and Batch; Balance
Chapter 6 : Velocity, Throughput and Lead Time
Chapter 7 : Cost and Profit - Cash Flow

Part 2 : The How
Chapter 8 :
The Basic Tools of Lean Six Sigma
Chapter 9 : Value Stream Mapping (Baselining)
Chapter 10 : Lean Engineering Analysis
Chapter 11 : Setup Reduction
Chapter 12 : 5S
Chapter 13 : Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Chapter 14 : Practical Application of Lean Six Sigma : Indirect Expenses
Chapter 15 : Project : Increase Throughput on an Assembly Line
Chapter 16 : Project : Reducing Jet Ski Warranty Costs
Chapter 17 : Project : Eliminate Rework - Fiberglass Bath Tubs and Showers
Chapter 18 : The Psychology of Lean Six Sigma

Index