Lean Manufacturing That Works: Powerful Tools for Dramatically Reducing Waste and Maximizing Profits

by Bill Carreira

Book Overview

Far from a dry explanation of theory that simply looks good on paper, this book brings all the principles of lean manufacturing to where they're needed most: the shop floor."Lean" manufacturing allows... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814472370
• ISBN13: 9780814472378
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book

I read many reviews of many different books before deciding to purchase this one. This was really the first book I've read regarding Lean Manufacturing. My background is in computers and electrical engineering so a lot of manufacturing terminology was new to me. If you are a newbie to Lean Manufacturing this seems like a pretty good place to start. Actually, before you read this you should consider reading "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt (which seems to be an industry standard in manufaturing). For what seems like a pretty dry topic the author did an excellent job keeping it interesting.

In-Depth Look at Lean Value Stream Mapping

Mr Carreira discusses Lean and particularly Value Stream Mapping in down to earth how to manner. He gives details and examples that should help everyone in implementing Lean into their organization. He does an excellent job at showing how 5S and SMED fits within a lean implementation. If there exists a weakness in this book it may be that very little is discussed on the order entry and finish product packaging and shipping in Value Stream creation. In general, if you are just beginning to consider Lean or if you have begun lean or have implemented portions of lean and want a great guide in doing it better, this is the book to buy.

Finally, a simple and practical explanation of Lean !

Bill Carreira has written a great book on Lean. He takes to a level of common sense and practicality that anyone can understand. This book would be a great tool for any organization to use in teaching staff how to apply the prinicples of Lean manufacturing. The humor and common sense approach make it a very enjoyable read. I consider it to be one of the best manufacturing books I have ever read. The day after reading this book an individual or group of people can begin applying Lean and cutting costs. It is that simple.

Practicle and Usefull

"Lean Manufacturing that Works" might just be the best book on Lean thinking that I've ever read. Its practicle approach and delivery make it a must for anyone truely interested in getting its message accross to people facing real life problems on the shop floor. It has the unique ability to address multiple levels of employees and managers with out losing the key message or audience. This is a must for everyone's arsenal who are responsible for creating and implamenting a change to a Lean culture in their organization.

Uncovering Waste

I received information about Bill Carreria's book from a colleague of mine. I found the book to be extremely insightful in the field of "Doing" (training & implementing) Lean manufacturing in a teamwork environment. This book has greatly helped me uncover "waste", Non Value Added activities and develop methods of correcting and measuring. This is the best $20 I've ever spent on anything developed to improve productivity and customers satisfaction. Thanks Bill Scott