Introduction The Toyota Approach
Newsclip: Computer Makers Emulate Production System of Toyota Supporting Goals Building Blocks Product Design Process Design
Readings: General Mills Gets Creative to Save Mone
Maximizing Profits with Short Runs Personnel/Organizational Elements
Reading: Lean Production Manufacturing Planning and Control
Newsclip: Just-in-Sequence System Transitioning to a JIT System Planning a Successful Conversion Obstacles to Conversion A Cooperative Spirit
JIT in Services Newsclip: Singapore Hospital Deploys Cisco Systems Solution JIT II Reading: JIT II Operations Strategy Summary Key Terms Solved Problems Discussion and Review Questions Taking Stock Critical Thinking Exercise Group/Experiential Learning Exercises Problems Case: Level Operations Operations Tour: Boeing Selected Bibliography and Further Reading Supplement: Maintenance |