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

by Kevin J. Duggan

Following in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessor, Kevin J. Duggan, an executive mentor and recognized authority on Lean and Operational Excellence, draws on more than 10 years of experience and learning to provide Creating Mixed Model Value Streams, Second Edition. 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 situations—including high product mix, scheduling problems, shared resources, and unstable customer demand. In addition to a new section on handling shared resources to support mixed model production, the second









Illustrated 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. 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 cycle times, and changing demand. Demonstrating advanced techniques for creating flow through shared resources, it also considers the concept of a guaranteed turnaround time for the shared resource.

The Accompanying CD

Genres: Business, Management

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 2012

Reviews

[Dennis]

De theorie van Lean Manufacturing is op zich heel eenvoudig. De praktische uitwerking ervan meestal niet.
Dit boek helpt je om de vertaalslag naar het echte leven en de echte productie-omstandigheden te maken.

Topics die behandeld worden:
* Mapping value streams in real-life manufacturing environments
* Developing future states that can respond to daily changes in customer demand
* Creating flow through the "pacemaker" process when products have different cycle times
* Setting up mixed model heijunka boxes that provide visual schedules at regular intervals
* Applying mix logic charts to determine finished-goods strategies and meet seasonal demand

[Kostiantyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

While “Learning to See” is the foundation of VSM and is definitely a must-read to understand the value stream mapping technique, this book seems to me to be no worse. In fact, I find it even better if the value stream map is already known or at least a seen thing. Very short, case-based, with many practical solutions and even more answers to the challenges that demand variations can bring.