Synchronized Production System Going Beyond Just-in-time Through Kaizen

The Synchronized Production System Going Beyond Just-in-Time Through Kaizen Hitoshi Takeda REAR COVER: "Takeda is expensive as hell but he's worth every penny." Bernd Hoffman, CEO, Schmitz Cargobull The objective of a synchronized production system is to harmonize all the elements of the manufacturing process based on Just-in-Time strategy. This strategy is designed to improve return on investment in business by reducing in-process inventory and its associated costs. The process is driven by a series of signals, or 'Kanban', that prompt the next phase. The Synchronized Production System sets out the fundamentals of the process clearly and concisely and shows the remarkable results that can be achieved: Money previously tied up in stock is released You can guarantee quicker response times to orders, leading to increased customer satisfaction You can custom manufacture to order improving equity return by reducing risk Product quality is dramatically improved The Synchronized Production System shows you how to: Reduce operating time Improve production standards Increase productivity Reduce costs More than just a blueprint for manufacturers, this fascinating study also explains how to refine specific management processes to enhance business performance across all sectors. Hitoshi Takeda began his career at a major automotive company, where he was active in production control, manufacturing technology and supplier handling. His assignments included auditing and instruction on process improvement for over 100 suppliers. In 1990 he founded SPS Management Consultants and his revolutionary methods have now been adopted by companies across Europe and Asia in industries as diverse as shipbuilding and furniture manufacture.Takeda, Hitoshi is the author of 'Synchronized Production System Going Beyond Just-in-time Through Kaizen' with ISBN 9780749447656 and ISBN 0749447656.