The challenge of lean in the rail sector highlights how lean management principles can contribute to increasing efficiency and improving quality in rail operations. The book examines the specific challenges of the rail sector and explains how concepts such as value stream mapping, cycle time and waste reduction can be applied. It describes how companies in the rail sector achieve sustainable success through lean processes, continuous improvement and innovative leadership approaches. Practical examples and methods such as 5S, Just-in-Time and Poka Yoke will be presented. In addition, the book analyzes how various stakeholders - from passengers to maintenance companies to traffic management - can be involved in the lean transformation. A special focus is on the role of leadership and corporate culture for successful implementation. Challenge Lean in the rail sector is aimed at professionals in the rail and mobility sector who want to optimize their processes and remain competitive in the long term.
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