Addresses issues such as: - Eliminating process waste.
- Making the right resources available at the right place and time.
- Optimizing technology to improve process flow.
- Achieving continuous flow.
- Creating and sustaining cross-functional teams.
Cycle Time Reduction also contains a simple, actionable, tried-and-tested model for work design and streamlining Activity Based Work Design. The book includes guidelines, checklists, tools, and case studies. An action-oriented book for managers, supervisors, and team leaders charged with improving performance.
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978-0-527-76311-4 (9780527763114)
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Battelle, Albuquerque, NM, USA
CONTENTSPreface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: The Need for Speed
Chapter 2: Process Waste
Chapter 3: Resource Availability
Chapter 4: Speed and Technology
Chapter 5: Continuous Flow
Chapter 6: Cross-Functional Work Teams
Chapter 7: Activity-Based Work Design
Chapter 8: Summary
Glossary
Notes
About the Author
Index