Author

Akao, Yoji

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Boca Raton, Fla.

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

Paperback, 207 p., ill

Subject

Lean Leader Development

Abstract

This book is a compilation of examples of policy deployment and demonstrates how company vision is converted into individual responsibility. It contains practical guidelines, 150 charts and diagrams, and five case studies that illustrate the procedures of Hoshin Kanri. The six steps to advanced process planning are reviewed and include: a five-year vision; one-year plan; deployment to departments; execution; monthly audit; and annual audit. The practice of Hoshin Kanri will enable you to:

Align all departmental and individual project goals to corporate goals and eliminate duplication of effort.

Communicate to every employee his or her role in achieving the company vision.

Closely monitor performance using carefully devised measures of progress.

ISBN

9781563273117

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

AA 120 AKA 2004

Author

Breyfogle, Forrest

Salvekar, Arvind

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Quality Books, Inc.

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

Softcover: 144 p.

Subject

Lean Leader Development

Abstract

The book Lean Six Sigma in Sickness and in Health seeks to explain, using a healthcare illustration, Beyond Lean Six Sigma techniques in a thorough but entertaining and easy-to-understand way. The easy-to-digest format is perfect for executive managers scanning for the right management initiative, whether they are looking for application of Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare or elsewhere. This format is also useful in allaying the nervousness (and the accompanying loss of productivity) that middle and lower-level managers often experience when a new management initiative is introduced.

ISBN

9780971322219

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF AA 120 BRE 2004

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