Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy, Secon

Description: Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy, Second Edition by Masaaki Imai Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This long-awaited, thorough update of the monstrously successful work on one of the most popular improvement methods, Gemba Kaizen, is now expanded with 50% new material, including specific case studies tracking success stories from a wide variety of industries and practitioners worldwide. Publisher Description Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The definitive, fully up-to-date guide to continuous improvement in the workplace"An updated version of a classic book that shares a wealth of new healthcare examples and case studies from around the world. The methods in this book will help you improve quality and safety, reduce waiting times, and improve the long-term financial position of your organization. Highly recommended!" --Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals and coauthor of Healthcare Kaizen"Every business faces the iron triangle of quality, cost, and delivery. Conventional thinking claims you cannot have all three. Not only does Mr. Imai turn that thinking on its head, but he shows you exactly how to do it." -- Matthew E. May, author of The Elegant Solution and The Laws of Subtraction"Masaaki Imai has done it again. The second edition of his famous book not only describes all the tools necessary for any type of business to implement a lean strategy but also includes a large number of excellent case studies." -- Art Byrne, author of The Lean TurnaroundWritten by Masaaki Imai, pioneer of modern business operational excellence and founder of the Kaizen Institute, Gemba Kaizen, Second Edition is an in-depth revision of this renowned, bestselling work. The book reveals how to implement cost-effective, incremental improvements in your most critical business processes. Global case studies from a wide range of industries demonstrate how gemba kaizen has been successfully used to:Maximize capacity and reduce inventory at Unga Limited, one of Kenyas largest flour-milling operationsChange the IT culture at Achmea, a large European insurance firmExceed customer expectations at Walt Disney World in the United StatesImprove quality at Inoue Hospital in JapanTransform retail processes at Sonae MC, Portugals largest employerPractice daily kaizen at Tork Ledervin, a weaving plant in BrazilStamp out muda at Sunclipse, an industrial packaging distributor in the United StatesManage quality improvement by total workforce involvement at Xuji Group Corporation, an electrical manufacturer in ChinaImplement gemba kaizen at many other companies worldwideTo thrive in todays competitive global economy, organizations need to operate more effectively and profitably than ever before. Developing problem solvers, increasing productivity, improving quality, and reducing waste are essential success factors. Proven strategies for achieving these goals are included in this pioneering guide.This comprehensive resource offers detailed coverage of important gemba kaizen topics, including:Quality, cost, and delivery in the gembaThe five steps of workplace organizationIdentifying and eliminating muda--any non-value-adding activityVisual managementSupervisors roles in the lean workplaceGemba managers roles and accountability in sustaining high performanceJust-in-time and total flow managementThe CEOs role in leading a kaizen cultureThe methods presented in Gemba Kaizen, Second Edition reveal that when management focuses on implementing kaizen (incremental, continuous improvement) in the gemba (the worksite) unique opportunities can be discovered for increasing the success and profitability of any organization. Author Biography More than any other business authority in the world, Masaaki Imai has championed the concept of kaizen over the past three decades in thought, word, and action. He is considered one of the leaders of the quality movement and a pioneer of modern business operational excellence. Mr. Imai is an international lecturer, consultant, and founderof the Kaizen Institute, a leading continuous improvement consultancy with offices worldwide. Mr. Imais first book, Kaizen--translated into 14 languages--is the authoritative reference on the subject. In 2010 he was honored for his lifetime of achievement with the first ever Fellowship of Quality Council of India. Details ISBN 0071790357 ISBN-13 9780071790352 Title Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy, Second Edition Author Masaaki Imai Format Hardcover Year 2012 Pages 448 Edition 2nd Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe GE_Item_ID:44306631; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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