ABSTRACT
20 Keys has helped many manufacturing companies integrate the top manufacturing improvement methods into a coordinated system for drastic and continual improvement in involvement, quality, and productivity. This program provides the strategies necessary to achieve ambitious goals through a five-level scoring system.
The revised edition is improved with upgraded criteria for the five-level scoring system to guide your company to world-class status. New material and updated layout make implementation even easier. Two valuable case studies demonstrate effective use by both a Japanese company and an American manufacturer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 2|10 pages
Rationalizing the System/Management of Objectives
The convergence of top-down and bottom-up management for a more rational organization.
chapter 4|10 pages
Reducing Inventory(Shortening Lead Time)
Enlisting Employee Enthusiasm Toward Reducing Work-in-Process.
chapter 5|10 pages
Quick Changeover Technology
Taking The First Step Toward Goal-Oriented Improvement and the “Single Changeover” Challenge.
chapter 6|11 pages
Manufacturing Value Analysis (Methods Improvement)
Improvements to reduce motion, increase human and mechanical efficiency, ad establish better methods.
chapter 9|10 pages
Maintaining Equipment
Better equipment maintenance brings a higher operating rate.
chapter 11|10 pages
Quality Assurance System
Building a Stronger, Defect-Free Quality Assurance System.
chapter 12|10 pages
Developing your Suppliers
Cooperation and Support for Upstream Processes and Outside Suppliers.
chapter 13|10 pages
Eliminating Waste (Treasure Map)
All operations that do not add value are waste. A “Treasure Map” approach can make it enjoyable to hunt for waste.
chapter 14|10 pages
Empowering Workers to Make Improvements
Improvement corners are created to showcase 20 keys team accomplishments.
chapter 16|11 pages
Production Scheduling
Production Scheduling: a key support for bolstering manufacturing quality.
chapter 18|10 pages
Using Information Systems
Microprocessors: an essential ingredient for better manufacturing quality.
chapter 19|10 pages
Conserving Energy and Materials
Using new and existing technologies to conserve energy and materials.
chapter 20|9 pages
Leading Technology and Site Technology
The application of technology based on companywide awareness.
