This book takes readers on a comprehensive, 'street-level' journey through the entire lean implementation process. It is an easy-to-digest reference of lean fundamentals and processes that are mission-critical to a successful lean transformation in any plant. The information in this book can be readily put to use on the plant floor. Specific chapters on mapping the value stream, policy deployment, the five-phase implementation process, and problem-solving crystallize concepts with a pragmatic approach. In addition, the brownfield implementation chapter is a must-read for anyone contemplating a lean changeover from traditional mass production.Content:Front MatterIntroduction Preface Table of ContentsSection 1. Lean Basics 1. Flow2. Quality Feedback3. Lean Measurements and Their UseSection 2. Lean Implementation 4. Mapping the Value Stream5. Business Case Development6. Change Management in Lean Implementation7. The Five-Phase Implementation Process8. Creating a Lean Human Resource SystemSection 3. Lean Tools 9. Policy Deployment10. Work Groups11. Visual Factory12. Error Proofing13. Standardized Work14. Quick Changeover15. Total Productive Maintenance16. Problem-Solving17. Pull SystemsSection 4. Lean Applications 18. Greenfield Site Implementation19. Brownfield Site ImplementationIndex