ABSTRACT

Many shops have simplified their production control by using card-based systems such as kanban and Constant Work-in-Process (ConWIP). Although these systems provide a simple and highly effective visual approach for controlling manufacturing and service operations, all too many shops struggle with failed implementations or achieve results that fall

chapter 1|24 pages

Basic Concepts

chapter 4|22 pages

How to Diagnose a Control Problem?

chapter 10|14 pages

Summary: Framework of Applicability