Creating Mixed Model Value Streams: Practical Lean Techniques for Building to Demand, Second Edition

In addition to a new section on handling shared resources to support mixed model production, the second edition: Contains updates to sections on mixed model value streamsIntroduces new information on constructing product family matrices Expands on the concept of takt in mixed models Provides additional insights on existing mixed model concepts, such as determining product family, takt capability, and heijunka (load level scheduling)Presents new concepts on sequencing work, such as offset scheduling and sequenced first-in, first-out (FIFO) lanesIllustrated with a case study based on actual experience as well as a CD with helpful tools, the book walks readers through the reasoning the author has used with great success in practice. Demonstrating advanced techniques for creating flow through shared resources, it also considers the concept of a guaranteed turnaround time for the shared resource. This second edition takes a step-by-step approach to implementing Lean in complex environments and describes which Lean techniques to use when faced with difficult situationsincluding high product mix, scheduling problems, shared resources, and unstable customer demand. It delves beyond the basics of value stream mapping to explain how to create future states in a manufacturing environment characterized by multiple products, varying cycl

The kindle version of this book is not self-healing. Matt Shoop I am glad he updated this book. Overall it is a solid lean book, particularly on the subject of, creating product families, scheduling mixed model value streams and creating pull through shared equipement. I purchased the kindle edition. On the kindle edition the value stream maps, are so small they are essentially illegiable; drastically degrading their value and the overall learning experience. Also, the kindle version does not include the CD content present in the paperback version.I left a message on Kevin Dugg. Great book to understand mixed models and how to design them. Noel L. Soliva This book explains the concepts of mixed model and how to design them using a case study. I recommend this to lean practitioners, supply chain and operations managers.. examples and how to draw a complex Actual Value Stream Map its great, but there is missing the 8 clear steps Edgar villafuerte For concepts, examples and how to draw a complex Actual Value Stream Map its great, but there is missing the 8 clear steps to create Future Value Stream Maps.

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When you put the book down, you will understand there is a solution to your situation. One of the issues we see them struggle with time and again is, 'How do we make product flow when there are a variety of products in the same value stream?' Without any quality books on the topic, it has been no easy task to explain - until now. It translates theoretical lean into practical guidance for use in the trenches.Al Mason, Manager, Process Improvement, Goodrich CorporationWe work with companies across all industry sectors enabling them to keep increasing their levels of Lean expertise. Your only regret will be - why didn't I have this knowledge sooner.Larry D. required reading for most firms that are serious about