Kanban
for the Supply Chain: Fundamental Practices for Manufacturing Management
Author: Stephen Cimorelli
Product Code: 3144
ISBN: 1-56327-314-4
Publisher: Productivity Press
Published: 2005
Pages: 244
Illustrated: Yes
Pages Description: figures/tables/index/cd
Price: US $45.00
This workbook for manufacturing supply chain management (SCM) professionals
illustrates how to apply kanban replenishment systems and improve material
flow. Those who are now ready to make the conversion from materials
requirements planning (MRP) push techniques to kanban pull techniques
must read this book!
In Kanban for the
Supply Chain: Fundamental Practices for Manufacturing Management., Stephen
Cimorelli provides SCM teams with a roadmap for installing fundamental
kanban concepts - the method is immediately actionable thereby increasing
manufacturing productivity and profitability. Through an iterative process
of planning, adjusting, and executing, kanban pull techniques keep inventory
levels synchronized with demand, and the supply chain synchronized with
actual production.
Highlights include:
Kanban and Supply
Chain Management foundational concepts and definitions.
Examples based on actual implementation of kanban in a variety of manufacturing
environments.
A graphical model of material replenishment patterns, which is at the
heart of kanban.
Key principles for sustaining the kanban system and improving its effectiveness
through level-loading.
A CD containing training materials for instructors: Communication notes,
exercises, and figures.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Kanban in a Lean Environment
Chapter 2: Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Chapter 3: Applying the ABC Classification
Chapter 4: The Saw Tooth Diagram-Analyzing Inventory Behavior
Chapter 5: Lead time and Lot Size Guidelines
Chapter 6: Statistics 101 and Demand Variability
Chapter 7: Saw Tooth Exercises
Chapter 8: Physical Techniques of Kanban Replenishment Systems
Chapter 9: Kanban Maintenance
Chapter 10: Kanban Implementation Approach
Chapter 11: Stabilizing Production
Conclusion
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