Cycle Time Management: The Fast Track to Time-Based Productivity Improvement - Hardcover

Northey, Patrick; Southway, Nigel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563270153 ISBN 13: 9781563270154

Publisher: Productivity Press, 1993

Synopsis

As much as 90 percent of the operational activities in a traditional plant is often nonessential or pure waste. Cycle Time Management provides an exact time-based methodology for eliminating most―if not all―of this waste within 24 to 30 months. It details the use of a cohesive management strategy that integrates just in-time (JIT) production, computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), and total quality control (TQC). Written by the developers of Cycle Time Management (CTM), this text explains how to measure productivity in terms of time, instead of revenue or people. It offers a fully detailed process for CTM implementation augmented by case studies, and illustrations.

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Synopsis

As much as 90 per cent of the operational activities in a traditional plant are often nonessential or pure waste. 'Cycle Time Management' gives you an exact methodology for eliminating most, if not all, of this waste within 24 to 30 months. Through a 12-step process, this implementation guide helps an organization unify and change together over time. Case studies of actual implementations are cited in the book. The authors also discuss the hazards of cycle time management and how to avoid them. Written in clear, concise language, 'Cycle Time Management' is a roadmap for reducing waste in your company. Don't be the last company to implement a time-based strategy. Also included: Eliminating waste before Cycle Time Management is introduced; Relating Cycle Time Management to accounting practices; Examining plant layout, maintenance, order entry, and engineering; Impact of cycle time reduction on profits; An employee's role in cycle time implementation. (Also available in Spanish - call for details)

Edition details

• Publisher: Productivity Press
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563270153
• ISBN 13: 9781563270154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208