Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy, Second Edition (Mechanical Engineering)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071790357 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mr. Imai's first book, Kaizen--translated into 14 languages--is the authoritative reference on the subject. Mr. Imai is an international lecturer, consultant, and founder of the Kaizen Institute, a leading continuous improvement consultancy with offices worldwide. In 2010 he was honored for his lifetime of achievement with the first ever Fellowship of Quality Council of India.. He is considered one of the leaders of the quality movement and a pioneer of modern business operational excellence. About the AuthorMore than any other business authority in the world, Masaaki Imai has championed the concept of kaizen over the past three decades in thought, word, and action
Mr. Mr. Imai's first book, Kaizen--translated into 14 languages--is the authoritative reference on the subject. He is considered one of the leaders of the quality movement and a pioneer of modern business operational excellence. Imai is an international lecturer, consultant, and founder of the Kaizen Institute, a leading continuous improvement consultancy with offices worldwide. More than any other business authority in the world, Masaaki Imai has championed the concept o
yogibimbi said A worthwile read for everybody dealing with the practical implementations of Kaizen.. A very good concretisation of the theses put forth in the first book. Maybe it is a bit too redundant at times, or too heavy on schematics, but I am sure a lot of people will appreciate especially this redundancy and imagery, so it is rather my personal taste, not a shortcoming of the book. Kaizen is still as modern as "A worthwile read for everybody dealing with the practical implementations of Kaizen." according to yogibimbi. A very good concretisation of the theses put forth in the first book. Maybe it is a bit too redundant at times, or too heavy on schematics, but I am sure a lot of people will appreciate especially this redundancy and imagery, so it is rather my personal taste, not a shortcoming of the book. Kaizen is still as modern as 20 years ago, and has never fully arrived in the West. There is still a lot to be done.. 0 years ago, and has never fully arrived in the West. There is still a lot to be done.. Edgar Romero said Keypoints for quality management well explained.. This book covers the main points regarding quality management in a easy, detailed way with examples that clarify the objectives of each concept, Although could have more illustrations for more clear examples. This book I suggest for anyone who wants to have a better understanding on continuous improvement, management and business cases related.. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Good book for lean managers.
The definitive, fully up-to-date guide to continuous improvement in the workplace"An updated version of a classic book that shares a wealth of new healthcare examples and case studies from around the world. May, author of The Elegant Solution and The Laws of Subtraction"Masaaki Imai has done it again. The book reveals how to implement cost-effective, incremental improvements in your most critical business processes. Proven strategies for achieving these goals are included in this pioneering guide.This comprehensive resource offers detailed coverage of important gemba kaizen topics, including:Quality, cost, and delivery in the gemba The five steps of workplace organization Identifying and eliminating muda--any non-value-adding activity Visual management Supervisors' roles in the lean workplace Gemba managers' roles and accountability in sustaining high performance Just-in-time and total flow management The CEO’s role in leading a kaizen cultureThe methods presented in Gemba Kaizen, Second Edition reveal that when management focuses on implementing kaizen (incremental, continuous improvement) in the gemba (the worksite) unique opportunities