The Kanban System and Its Requirements | Book Series

Overview:

It is said that a Kanban-System improves a process by changing the information flow in the process and rearranging rules of responsibilities. The purpose of the study was to find out what a Kanban is, what does it make the superior application to conventional western strategies, and what are the weak points of it. Furthermore, the study aims to have a look at the supporting environment to find out if there are requirements for a Kanban-system to be successful. To control and to measure the success of an introduced Kanban system, various methods and tools were examined, compared with conventional methods and tools, and presented. Finally, the study tried to use all collected information for a theoretical approach how to introduce a Kanban system step by step.

Published In:

2013

Author:

Manuel Ringwald

Kanban Made Simple | Book Series

Overview:

Kanban Made Simple is a step-by-step guide to incorporating the ingenuity of the kanban system into any manufacturing environment. Using before-and-after case studies, this easy-to-follow guide shows you how to establish project goals, form a kanban team, and design the process from start to finish. Plus, with the free CD-ROM included with the book, you can create all the tools, forms, visuals, and documentation to make your production line a kanban success. This book covers how to form your Kanban Team and helps to developing a Kanban design.

Published In:

2012

Author:

Gross John