{"product_id":"creating-mixed-model-value-streams-practical-lean-techniques-for-building-to-demand-second-edition-9781439868430","title":"Creating Mixed Model Value Streams: Practical Lean Techniques for Building to Demand, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessor, Kevin J. Duggan, an executive mentor and recognized authority on Lean and Operational Excellence, draws on more than 10 years of experience and learning to provide \u003cstrong\u003eCreating Mixed Model Value Streams, Second Edition. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis second edition takes a step-by-step approach to implementing Lean in complex environments and describes which Lean techniques to use when faced with difficult situations--including high product mix, scheduling problems, shared resources, and unstable customer demand. In addition to a new section on handling shared resources to support mixed model production, the second edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains updates to sections on mixed model value streams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces new information on constructing product family matrices \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpands on the concept of \u003cem\u003etakt\u003c\/em\u003e in mixed models \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides additional insights on existing mixed model concepts, such as determining product family, \u003cem\u003etakt \u003c\/em\u003ecapability, and \u003cem\u003eheijunka\u003c\/em\u003e (load level scheduling)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents new concepts on sequencing work, such as offset scheduling and sequenced first-in, first-out (FIFO) lanes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with a case study based on actual experience as well as downloadable resources with helpful tools, the book walks readers through the reasoning the author has used with great success in practice. It delves beyond the basics of value stream mapping to explain how to create future states in a manufacturing environment characterized by multiple products, varying cycle times, and changing demand. Demonstrating advanced techniques for creating flow through shared resources, it also considers the concept of a guaranteed turnaround time for the shared resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Downloadable Resources Include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpreadsheet and tutorial for sorting products into families\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpreadsheets for calculating equipment required and for determining the interval for Every Part Every Interval (EPEI)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSamples of visual method sheets for standard work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase study value stream maps and mapping icons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin J. Duggan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned expert with more than 30 years of experience in applying advanced Lean techniques to achieve Operational Excellence. He is the author of three books on the subject: \u003cem\u003eDesign for Operational Excellence: A Breakthrough Strategy for Business Growth \u003c\/em\u003e(McGraw-Hill, 2011), \u003cem\u003eCreating Mixed Model Value Streams: Practical Lean Techniques for Building Demand \u003c\/em\u003e(Productivity Press, 2002), and \u003cem\u003eThe Office That Grows Your Business--Achieving Operational Excellence in Your Business Processes \u003c\/em\u003e(The Institute for Operational Excellence, 2009). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1998, he founded Duggan Associates, an international training and advisory firm, to assist companies applying advanced lean techniques into their operations. In 1999, Duggan began working with the Lean Enterprise Institute as a faculty member and also as a Director for the Lean Enterprise Institute Canada while he continued to mentor companies implementing lean. He has developed several advanced workshops such as Creating Mixed Model Value Streams, Creating Flow Through Shared Resources, Creating Flow Through The Supply Chain, Creating Business Process Value Streams, and Lean Product Development that have been adopted by major corporations as part of their production systems. In 2007, he founded the Institute for Operational Excellence, the leading educational center on Operational Excellence, to provide resources including classroom workshops, online training, how-to articles, and books on how to achieve Operational Excellence to a global community of members. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuggan has assisted many major corporations worldwide over the past 12 years, including United Technologies Corporation, Caterpillar, Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney, Singapore Airlines, IDEX Corporation, GKN, FMC Corporation, and Parker Hannifin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA recognized authority on Operational Excellence, Duggan has contributed to publications such as \u003cem\u003eIndustry Week, Aviation Week\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Executive\u003c\/em\u003e, and has appeared on CNN and the Fox Business Network. Duggan is a frequent keynote speaker, master of ceremonies, and panelist at international conferences such as the Australian Operational Excellence National Forum, the European and American Manufacturing Strategies Summit, European Process Excellence in Manufacturing, and Aviation Week's Management Forum. He also guest lectures graduate students in business at colleges throughout the United States, including the University of Michigan and Ohio State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Productivity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52179935527186,"sku":"9781439868430","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2b9f3146-9f74-4461-93d4-4b658f1ad3dd.jpg?v=1775640495","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/creating-mixed-model-value-streams-practical-lean-techniques-for-building-to-demand-second-edition-9781439868430","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}